Montana State Bobcats vs. New Mexico Lobos: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated New Mexico Lobos 35–31 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 35, New Mexico Lobos 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	6	12	6	18	35
New Mexico Lobos	3	12	0	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 196.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.46 EPA
• Devon Dampier (New Mexico) — 172.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.76 EPA

Rushing

• Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 140.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
• Adam Jones (Montana State) — 167.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA
• Eli Sanders (New Mexico) — 87.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Wysong (New Mexico) — 6 rec · 95.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Ty McCullouch (Montana State) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• Lonyatta Alexander Jr. (Montana State) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	32	62.5%	196	2	+0.05	+1.46
Devon Dampier	New Mexico	26	65.4%	172	1	+0.03	+0.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	New Mexico
Plays	76	54
EPA / play	+0.284	+0.003
Total EPA	+21.60	+0.16
Success rate	55.3%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.046	+0.029
Rush EPA / play	+0.458	-0.021
Yards	572	324

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	New Mexico	6	20	-3.43	Punt
Q1	Montana State	10	56	+0.42	Punt
Q1	New Mexico	6	55	+0.74	Field goal
Q1	Montana State	5	21	-4.39	Ended
Q1	New Mexico	8	68	+4.63	Pass TD
Q2	Montana State	6	75	+6.79	Pass TD
Q2	New Mexico	3	4	-2.30	Punt
Q2	Montana State	10	76	+6.40	Pass TD
Q2	New Mexico	9	75	+5.96	Rush TD
Q2	Montana State	5	14	-0.56	Punt
Q2	New Mexico	1	4	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Montana State	12	55	-3.02	Touchdown
Q3	New Mexico	6	57	+0.56	Missed FG
Q3	Montana State	10	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q4	New Mexico	6	20	-2.13	Missed FG
Q4	Montana State	6	18	-4.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.24 EPA)
2. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Adam Jones rushes 93 yards for a touchdown (+7.38 EPA)
3. Q1 · New Mexico Lobos · Devon Dampier pass to Luke Wysong for 53 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.22 EPA)
4. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.36 EPA)
5. Q2 · New Mexico Lobos · Devon Dampier rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+4.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+3.79 EPA)
7. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Scottre Humphrey rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.29 EPA)
8. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (35–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 196.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana State at 0.284 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 New Mexico Lobos?

Montana State Bobcats 35, New Mexico Lobos 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs New Mexico Lobos?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 35–31.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs New Mexico Lobos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643697.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs New Mexico Lobos in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 196.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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