Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. Montana State Bobcats: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Utah Tech Trailblazers 63–20 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Utah Tech Trailblazers 20, Montana State Bobcats 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Tech Trailblazers	3	6	0	9	20
Montana State Bobcats	12	18	6	18	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 157.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +10.00 EPA
• Jordan Reed (Montana State) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.58 EPA/play +5.17 EPA
• Kobe Tracy (Utah Tech) — 109.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +2.63 EPA

Rushing

• Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 114.0 yds · 3 TD +0.44 EPA
• Ronnie Walker Jr. (Utah Tech) — 52.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Elijah Elliott (Montana State) — 51.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Rickie Johnson (Utah Tech) — 9 rec · 79.0 yds +1.35 EPA
• Beau Sparks (Utah Tech) — 6 rec · 82.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• Clevan Thomas (Montana State) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	14	57.1%	157	1	+0.71	+10.00
Jordan Reed	Montana State	2	100.0%	21	1	+2.58	+5.17
Kobe Tracy	Utah Tech	23	43.5%	109	1	+0.11	+2.63
Sean Chambers	Montana State	2	100.0%	53	0	+1.03	+2.07
Boone Abbott	Utah Tech	20	55.0%	136	1	-0.10	-1.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah Tech	Montana State
Plays	56	71
EPA / play	+0.020	+0.516
Total EPA	+1.14	+36.62
Success rate	41.1%	53.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.017	+0.958
Rush EPA / play	+0.031	+0.366
Yards	309	633

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	13	74	+0.38	Ended
Q1	Utah Tech	3	8	-0.95	Punt
Q1	Montana State	4	53	+4.09	Rush TD
Q1	Utah Tech	2	0	-4.88	Interception
Q1	Montana State	5	15	+2.05	Rush TD
Q1	Utah Tech	4	61	+1.24	Field goal
Q1	Montana State	7	80	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	Utah Tech	3	13	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Montana State	4	58	+3.82	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	10	75	+7.10	Pass TD
Q2	Montana State	4	27	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Utah Tech	1	0	-3.91	Interception
Q2	Montana State	3	14	+3.63	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	2	-1	+0.10	Ended
Q3	Utah Tech	6	20	-1.32	Punt
Q3	Montana State	13	72	+4.35	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Jared White for a touchdown (47 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
2. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Jared White rushes 79 yards for a touchdown (+4.45 EPA)
3. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Julius Davis rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+4.33 EPA)
4. Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Boone Abbott pass to Jaivian Lofton for 62 yards (1st & 10) (+4.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Boone Abbott pass intercepted (-3.94 EPA)
6. Q2 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Boone Abbott pass intercepted (-3.91 EPA)
7. Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Kobe Tracy pass to Rickie Johnson for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
8. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Jordan Reed pass to Rylan Schlepp for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (63–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 157.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana State at 0.516 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Montana State Bobcats?

Utah Tech Trailblazers 20, Montana State Bobcats 63 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 20–63.

Where can I find the Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Montana State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540219.

Who led Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Montana State Bobcats in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 157.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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