Montana State Bobcats 42–30 Sacramento State Hornets: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Sacramento State Hornets 42–30 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 42, Sacramento State Hornets 30.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats beat Sacramento State Hornets 42–30 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 99.0 pass yds, +0.33 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tommy Mellott — 105.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Devin Gandy — 5 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.244/play) vs Sacramento State (+0.138/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	0	6	6	18	42
Sacramento State Hornets	6	6	9	12	30

Scoring Map

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

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

+3OPP 9

SACSacramento State Hornets

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sacramento State
Q1TD
DSDanny Scudero
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Danny Scudero rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Montana State
Q2TD
TMTy McCullouch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Sean Chambers pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (21 yards)
Montana State
Q3TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Tommy Mellott rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q3TD
ETElijah Tau-Tolliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes 53 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 26 yards
Montana State
Q4TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Tommy Mellott rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q4TD
ETElijah Tau-Tolliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q4TD
JDJulius Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Julius Davis rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Montana State
Q4TD
JWJared White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Jared White rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q4TD
DGDevin Gandy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Kaiden Bennett pass to Devin Gandy for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 99.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +4.59 EPA
Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 230.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.10 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.85 EPA/play -1.71 EPA

Rushing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 105.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Julius Davis (Montana State) — 110.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA
Sean Chambers (Montana State) — 60.0 yds +0.38 EPA

Receiving

Devin Gandy (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 59.0 yds +1.69 EPA
Anderson Grover (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 49.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Ty McCullouch (Montana State) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +1.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	14	64.3%	99	0	+0.33	+4.59
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	42	61.9%	230	1	+0.05	+2.10
Sean Chambers	Montana State	2	50.0%	21	1	-0.85	-1.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Sacramento State
Plays	64	70
EPA / play	+0.244	+0.138
Total EPA	+15.63	+9.64
Success rate	59.4%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.181	-0.105
Rush EPA / play	+0.266	+0.525
Yards	434	450

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	3	13	-1.00	Punt
Q1	Montana State	11	51	+0.04	Missed FG
Q1	Sacramento State	11	85	+6.89	Rush TD
Q1	Montana State	5	21	-1.45	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	2	17	-7.29	Touchdown
Q2	Sacramento State	11	50	+0.26	Missed FG
Q2	Montana State	8	75	+5.83	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	6	30	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Montana State	8	47	+1.23	Missed FG
Q3	Montana State	6	21	-4.99	Interception
Q3	Sacramento State	2	0	-5.38	Interception
Q3	Montana State	3	26	+2.47	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	4	75	+6.95	Rush TD
Q3	Sacramento State	4	7	-2.19	Field goal
Q3	Montana State	11	90	+7.03	Rush TD
Q4	Sacramento State	12	80	+7.84	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Sacramento State Hornets · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.64 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+4.9 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers pass intercepted (-4.85 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass intercepted (-4.45 EPA)
Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett rushes for 17 yards (4th & 5) (+4.34 EPA)
Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass to Devin Gandy for 17 yards (4th & 14) (+3.74 EPA)
Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Danny Scudero rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.49 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Sean Chambers pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (42–30) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 99.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.244 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 Sacramento State Hornets?

Montana State Bobcats 42, Sacramento State Hornets 30 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 42–30.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540270.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Sacramento State Hornets in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 99.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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