Montana State Bobcats 16–20 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Montana State Bobcats 20–16 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 16, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 20.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits edged Montana State Bobcats 20–16 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 169.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sean Chambers — 90.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Derryk Snell — 3 rec, 38.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.257/play) vs Montana State (-0.031/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	6	3	0	6	16
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	0	0	6	12	20

Scoring Map

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

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

OPP EZ

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 2

+3OPP 7

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana State
Q1TD
SCSean Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sean Chambers rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
South Dakota State
Q3TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Mark Gronowski rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q4TD
ZHZach Heins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Mark Gronowski pass to Zach Heins for a touchdown (16 yards)
Montana State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 19 yards
Montana State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 24 yards
South Dakota State
Q4TD
GWGriffin Wilde
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (35 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 169.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +4.31 EPA
Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 34.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +2.55 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 53.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -2.37 EPA

Rushing

Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 90.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Isaiah Davis (South Dakota State) — 66.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 46.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

Derryk Snell (Montana State) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Jaxon Janke (South Dakota State) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +1.08 EPA
Julius Davis (Montana State) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Gronowski	South Dakota State	25	52.0%	169	2	+0.17	+4.31
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	6	100.0%	34	0	+0.42	+2.55
Sean Chambers	Montana State	9	33.3%	53	0	-0.26	-2.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	South Dakota State
Plays	61	51
EPA / play	-0.031	+0.257
Total EPA	-1.91	+13.10
Success rate	44.3%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.012	+0.172
Rush EPA / play	-0.045	+0.338
Yards	288	341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	3	9	-1.15	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	6	20	+0.63	Ended
Q1	Montana State	10	57	+4.46	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota State	3	-3	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Montana State	10	44	-0.88	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota State	6	27	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Montana State	8	39	+0.55	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	10	47	+0.60	Ended
Q3	South Dakota State	7	80	+7.32	Rush TD
Q3	Montana State	7	18	-2.19	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	11	95	+7.37	Pass TD
Q4	Montana State	2	2	-3.75	Interception
Q4	South Dakota State	3	-1	-2.82	Ended
Q4	Montana State	3	4	-1.53	Field goal
Q4	South Dakota State	3	1	-2.49	Punt
Q4	Montana State	9	49	+0.57	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.46 EPA)
Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers pass intercepted (-3.27 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Punt (-3.01 EPA)
Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Kickoff (+2.34 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Amar Johnson rushes for 26 yards (1st & 10) (+2.31 EPA)
Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers rushes for 6 yards (4th & 1) (+2.3 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Zach Heins for a touchdown (16 yards) (+2.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (20–16) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 169.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.257 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana State Bobcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Montana State Bobcats 16, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 20 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 16–20.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540266.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits in passing?

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) led passers with 169.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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