North Dakota State Bison 35–34 Montana State Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2023

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Montana State Bobcats 35–34 in Week 14, 2023. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 35, Montana State Bobcats 34.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison edged Montana State Bobcats 35–34 in Week 14 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 209.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.88 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tommy Mellott — 143.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ty McCullouch — 4 rec, 92.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.297/play) vs North Dakota State (+0.089/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
North Dakota State Bison	0	12	6	6	6	35
Montana State Bobcats	6	6	12	0	6	34

Scoring Map

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

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana State
Q1TD
TMTy McCullouch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tommy Mellott pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (34 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
ZMZach Mathis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cam Miller pass to Zach Mathis for a touchdown (3 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
TWTaMerik Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
TaMerik Williams rushes 44 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q2TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Tommy Mellott rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
TWTaMerik Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
TaMerik Williams rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q3TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Tommy Mellott rushes 76 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q3TD
CTClevan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Tommy Mellott pass to Clevan Thomas for a touchdown (9 yards)
North Dakota State
Q4TD
TMTK Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
TK Marshall rushes 29 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
OTTD
SHScottre Humphrey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Scottre Humphrey rushes 25 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
OTTD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Cam Miller rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 209.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +14.01 EPA
Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 12.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +0.56 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 20.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -0.81 EPA

Rushing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 143.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD -0.38 EPA
Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA

Receiving

Ty McCullouch (Montana State) — 4 rec · 92.0 yds +1.71 EPA
Eli Green (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +2.22 EPA
Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	16	75.0%	209	2	+0.88	+14.01
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	1	100.0%	12	0	+0.56	+0.56
Sean Chambers	Montana State	4	25.0%	20	0	-0.20	-0.81
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	16	31.2%	41	1	-0.24	-3.79

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota State	Montana State
Plays	54	57
EPA / play	+0.089	+0.297
Total EPA	+4.52	+16.66
Success rate	37.0%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.191	+0.660
Rush EPA / play	+0.228	+0.096
Yards	362	506

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	9	59	+1.11	Missed FG
Q1	North Dakota State	3	0	-3.07	Punt
Q1	Montana State	3	-1	-3.31	Missed FG
Q1	North Dakota State	3	4	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Montana State	3	63	+4.79	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	6	35	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Montana State	3	1	-2.21	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	35	+1.59	Pass TD
Q2	Montana State	3	7	-1.75	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	98	+7.65	Rush TD
Q2	Montana State	6	71	+6.12	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	3	10	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Montana State	2	10	-1.06	Interception
Q3	North Dakota State	1	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q3	Montana State	2	86	+7.67	Rush TD
Q3	North Dakota State	3	0	-3.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes 76 yards for a touchdown (+6.69 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · TaMerik Williams rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.16 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Penalty (2nd & 7) (+5.57 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Clevan Thomas for 39 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.03 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Eli Green for 34 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.92 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · TK Marshall rushes 29 yards for a touchdown (+4.66 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · TaMerik Williams rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes 6 yards for a touchdown (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (35–34) in Week 14.
Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 209.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.297 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Montana State Bobcats?

North Dakota State Bison 35, Montana State Bobcats 34 in Week 14 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Montana State Bobcats?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 35–34.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Montana State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401615900.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Montana State Bobcats in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 209.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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