Montana State Bobcats vs. Idaho Vandals: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Idaho Vandals defeated Montana State Bobcats 24–21 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 21, Idaho Vandals 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	0	0	12	6	21
Idaho Vandals	3	6	0	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gevani McCoy (Idaho) — 202.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +17.04 EPA
• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 198.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +13.17 EPA
• incomplete (Montana State) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -4.50 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Woods (Idaho) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
• Julius Davis (Montana State) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA
• Nick Romano (Idaho) — 43.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Clevan Thomas (Montana State) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Hayden Hatten (Idaho) — 4 rec · 73.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Jermaine Jackson (Idaho) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gevani McCoy	Idaho	32	68.8%	202	2	+0.53	+17.04
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	19	63.2%	198	2	+0.69	+13.17
incomplete	Montana State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-4.50
incomplete	Idaho	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.70	-5.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Idaho
Plays	48	75
EPA / play	+0.260	+0.080
Total EPA	+12.47	+6.00
Success rate	43.8%	44.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.299	+0.341
Rush EPA / play	+0.213	-0.148
Yards	334	331

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Idaho	3	-1	-3.36	Punt
Q1	Montana State	3	8	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Idaho	19	54	-1.84	Field goal
Q1	Montana State	3	2	-2.57	Ended
Q2	Idaho	10	70	+4.09	Ended
Q2	Idaho	1	6	+2.03	Pass TD
Q2	Montana State	3	4	-1.93	Punt
Q2	Idaho	7	25	-0.86	Punt
Q2	Montana State	10	53	+0.69	Ended
Q2	Idaho	3	-5	-1.45	Ended
Q3	Montana State	9	84	+7.67	Pass TD
Q3	Idaho	5	34	-3.49	Ended
Q3	Montana State	3	59	+4.71	Pass TD
Q3	Idaho	15	75	+6.13	Rush TD
Q4	Montana State	7	75	+5.92	Rush TD
Q4	Idaho	10	75	+5.52	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Jacob Trimble for 46 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.68 EPA)
2. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Hayden Hatten for a touchdown (12 yards) (+4.45 EPA)
3. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Jared White for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
4. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Julius Davis rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
5. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Gevani McCoy pass to Terez Traynor for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.34 EPA)
7. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · incomplete to Jermaine Jackson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.34 EPA)
8. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Idaho Vandals controlled the final (24–21) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Gevani McCoy (Idaho) — 202.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana State at 0.26 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 Idaho Vandals?

Montana State Bobcats 21, Idaho Vandals 24 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals?

Idaho Vandals won with a final score of 21–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540247.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho Vandals in passing?

Gevani McCoy (Idaho) led passers with 202.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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