Montana State Bobcats 37–14 Northern Colorado Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2022

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Northern Colorado Bears 37–14 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 37, Northern Colorado Bears 14.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats rolled past Northern Colorado Bears 37–14 in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 217.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.73 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lane Sumner — 136.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Zain Zinicola — 10 rec, 77.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.306/play) vs Northern Colorado (-0.084/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	3	12	12	6	37
Northern Colorado Bears	6	6	0	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

+3OPP 34

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UNCONorthern Colorado Bears

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 51 yards
Northern Colorado
Q1TD
EDElijah Dotson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Elijah Dotson rushes 58 yards for a touchdown
Northern Colorado
Q2TD
NFNoah Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Dylan McCaffrey pass to Noah Ford for a touchdown (9 yards)
Montana State
Q2TD
RFR.J. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Tommy Mellott pass to R.J. Fitzgerald for a touchdown (3 yards)
Montana State
Q2TD
WPWillie Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Tommy Mellott pass to Willie Patterson for a touchdown (16 yards)
Montana State
Q3TD
WPWillie Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Tommy Mellott pass to Willie Patterson for a touchdown (37 yards)
Montana State
Q3TD
WPWillie Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-12
Sean Chambers pass to Willie Patterson for a touchdown (26 yards)
Montana State
Q4TD
SCSean Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-12
Sean Chambers rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 217.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +13.81 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +1.39 EPA
Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — -6.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -0.41 EPA

Rushing

Lane Sumner (Montana State) — 136.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Elijah Dotson (Northern Colorado) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA

Receiving

Zain Zinicola (Northern Colorado) — 10 rec · 77.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Willie Patterson (Montana State) — 7 rec · 148.0 yds +1.57 EPA
Ty Arrington (Northern Colorado) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	19	78.9%	217	3	+0.73	+13.81
Sean Chambers	Montana State	3	66.7%	33	1	+0.46	+1.39
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	2	0.0%	-6	0	-0.21	-0.41
Alec Lewis	Northern Colorado	1	100.0%	8	0	-1.52	-1.52
Dylan McCaffrey	Northern Colorado	52	63.5%	253	1	-0.15	-7.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Northern Colorado
Plays	64	75
EPA / play	+0.306	-0.084
Total EPA	+19.58	-6.32
Success rate	54.7%	37.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.691	-0.180
Rush EPA / play	+0.104	+0.180
Yards	491	408

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	7	-2.24	Punt
Q1	Montana State	6	26	-0.99	Ended
Q1	Montana State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Northern Colorado	4	75	+6.26	Rush TD
Q1	Montana State	12	76	+0.87	Ended
Q1	Northern Colorado	13	78	+3.36	Pass TD
Q2	Montana State	5	64	+4.08	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	12	50	-2.49	Ended
Q2	Montana State	7	81	+6.55	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	21	-0.49	Punt
Q2	Montana State	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Montana State	7	74	+6.55	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	5	23	-3.87	Ended
Q3	Montana State	4	48	+3.39	Pass TD
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q3	Montana State	7	63	+1.52	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Elijah Dotson rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.92 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Willie Patterson for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Dylan McCaffrey pass intercepted (-4.16 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Willie Patterson for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Penalty (4th & 14) (+3.79 EPA)
Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.5 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Ravi Alston for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (37–14) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 217.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.306 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana State Bobcats vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Montana State Bobcats 37, Northern Colorado Bears 14 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 37–14.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Northern Colorado Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401413343.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Northern Colorado Bears in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 217.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Montana State Bobcats at Northern Colorado Bears in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.