Montana State Bobcats vs. Montana Grizzlies: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Montana Grizzlies defeated Montana State Bobcats 37–7 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 7, Montana Grizzlies 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	0	0	6	0	7
Montana Grizzlies	12	6	9	6	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 189.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +7.42 EPA
• Sawyer Racanelli (Montana) — 24.0 yds · +0.78 EPA/play +0.77 EPA
• Keali'i Ah Yat (Montana) — -6.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -1.26 EPA

Rushing

• Julius Davis (Montana State) — 107.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Eli Gillman (Montana) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 108.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Junior Bergen (Montana) — 5 rec · 94.0 yds +1.16 EPA
• Aaron Fontes (Montana) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +1.30 EPA
• Nick Ostmo (Montana) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clifton McDowell	Montana	25	68.0%	189	1	+0.30	+7.42
Sawyer Racanelli	Montana	1	100.0%	24	0	+0.78	+0.77
Keali'i Ah Yat	Montana	3	33.3%	-6	0	-0.42	-1.26
Sean Chambers	Montana State	4	0.0%	-14	0	-1.08	-4.33
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	12	25.0%	54	1	-0.91	-10.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Montana
Plays	50	65
EPA / play	-0.257	+0.180
Total EPA	-12.86	+11.73
Success rate	30.0%	47.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.953	+0.239
Rush EPA / play	+0.071	+0.133
Yards	267	438

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	14	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Montana State	3	4	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Montana	7	70	+5.05	Rush TD
Q1	Montana State	5	55	+0.85	Missed FG
Q1	Montana	8	62	+0.51	Field goal
Q2	Montana State	7	48	-2.04	Ended
Q2	Montana	5	30	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Montana State	3	11	+0.72	Punt
Q2	Montana	3	-6	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Montana State	4	-5	-3.11	Ended
Q2	Montana	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Montana State	5	75	+7.52	Pass TD
Q3	Montana	6	50	+3.43	Pass TD
Q3	Montana State	7	17	-4.40	Ended
Q3	Montana	11	69	-0.20	Field goal
Q3	Montana State	5	16	-5.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Nick Ostmo rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+4.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes for 30 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.49 EPA)
3. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass intercepted (-3.44 EPA)
4. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.02 EPA)
5. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Field goal missed (-2.99 EPA)
6. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+2.9 EPA)
7. Q1 · Montana Grizzlies · Clifton McDowell pass to Aaron Fontes for 14 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers sacked for a loss of 14 yards (4th & 1) (-2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana Grizzlies controlled the final (37–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 189.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana at 0.18 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 Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies?

Montana State Bobcats 7, Montana Grizzlies 37 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies?

Montana Grizzlies won with a final score of 7–37.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540265.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies in passing?

Clifton McDowell (Montana) led passers with 189.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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