Idaho State Bengals vs. Montana Grizzlies: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Montana Grizzlies defeated Idaho State Bengals 28–20 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 20, Montana Grizzlies 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	6	0	6	6	20
Montana Grizzlies	6	0	12	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +5.91 EPA
• Travis Benham (Montana) — 15.0 yds · +3.18 EPA/play +3.18 EPA
• Jordan Cooke (Idaho State) — 289.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.91 EPA

Rushing

• Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
• Eli Gillman (Montana) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Nick Ostmo (Montana) — 49.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Cyrus Wallace (Idaho State) — 8 rec · 79.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Junior Bergen (Montana) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +1.36 EPA
• Chedon James (Idaho State) — 7 rec · 79.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clifton McDowell	Montana	20	60.0%	130	1	+0.29	+5.91
Travis Benham	Montana	1	100.0%	15	0	+3.18	+3.18
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	47	66.0%	289	3	+0.06	+2.91
Sawyer Racanelli	Montana	1	100.0%	15	1	+2.64	+2.64
Sam Vidlak	Montana	4	75.0%	22	0	+0.05	+0.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	Montana
Plays	60	74
EPA / play	+0.010	+0.114
Total EPA	+0.62	+8.44
Success rate	43.3%	47.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.062	+0.459
Rush EPA / play	-0.176	-0.073
Yards	334	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	11	58	+4.68	Rush TD
Q1	Idaho State	6	16	-1.77	Punt
Q1	Montana	3	-1	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	10	61	+5.07	Pass TD
Q1	Montana	9	44	-0.03	Missed FG
Q2	Idaho State	3	9	-1.37	Punt
Q2	Montana	6	12	-2.15	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	6	25	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Montana	3	2	-1.30	Punt
Q2	Idaho State	4	33	+0.70	Ended
Q2	Montana	1	-8	-0.72	Ended
Q2	Idaho State	1	-1	-0.76	Missed FG
Q2	Montana	5	55	-0.16	Ended
Q3	Idaho State	1	0	-3.76	Interception
Q3	Montana	6	45	+3.24	Pass TD
Q3	Idaho State	7	64	+4.45	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Rush (1st & 10) (-3.91 EPA)
2. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-3.76 EPA)
3. Q3 · Montana Grizzlies · Clifton McDowell pass to Junior Bergen for 39 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Field goal missed (-3.34 EPA)
5. Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Travis Benham pass to Garrett Graves for 15 yards (4th & 1) (+3.18 EPA)
6. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass intercepted (-3.01 EPA)
7. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Jordan Cooke pass to Chedon James for a touchdown (28 yards) (+2.94 EPA)
8. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana Grizzlies controlled the final (28–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Clifton McDowell (Montana) — 130.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana at 0.114 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 Idaho State Bengals vs Montana Grizzlies?

Idaho State Bengals 20, Montana Grizzlies 28 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs Montana Grizzlies?

Montana Grizzlies won with a final score of 20–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540253.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs Montana Grizzlies in passing?

Clifton McDowell (Montana) led passers with 130.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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