Montana State Bobcats 31–7 Utah Tech Trailblazers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Utah Tech Trailblazers 31–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 31, Utah Tech Trailblazers 7.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats rolled past Utah Tech Trailblazers 31–7 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 152.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.66 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Scottre Humphrey — 104.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Eni Falayi — 4 rec, 27.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.001/play) vs Utah Tech (-0.138/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	6	6	9	6	31
Utah Tech Trailblazers	0	0	0	6	7

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 11

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UTUUtah Tech Trailblazers

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana State
Q1TD
AJAdam Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Adam Jones rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q2TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Tommy Mellott rushes 47 yards for a touchdown
Montana State
Q3TD
RJRohan Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (45 yards)
Montana State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
21-0
Field goal good from 28 yards
Montana State
Q4TD
TMTommy Mellott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-0
Tommy Mellott rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Utah Tech
Q4TD
DHDeacon Hill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-6
Deacon Hill rushes 24 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 152.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +11.79 EPA
Deacon Hill (Utah Tech) — 104.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +2.65 EPA
Luke MacPhail (Utah Tech) — 0.0 yds · -1.01 EPA/play -1.01 EPA

Rushing

Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 104.0 yds +0.02 EPA
Adam Jones (Montana State) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
Jared White (Montana State) — 49.0 yds -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Eni Falayi (Utah Tech) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds +0.05 EPA
Rohan Jones (Montana State) — 4 rec · 66.0 yds +1.56 EPA
Taco Dowler (Montana State) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	18	77.8%	152	1	+0.66	+11.79
Deacon Hill	Utah Tech	16	68.8%	104	0	+0.17	+2.65
Luke MacPhail	Utah Tech	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.01	-1.01
Reggie Graff	Utah Tech	1	100.0%	-1	0	-1.09	-1.09
Jordan Reed	Montana State	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.59	-3.19
incomplete	Montana State	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.05	-4.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Utah Tech
Plays	83	36
EPA / play	+0.001	-0.138
Total EPA	+0.05	-4.97
Success rate	47.0%	25.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.184	-0.267
Rush EPA / play	-0.075	+0.154
Yards	458	167

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	4	12	-2.54	Ended
Q1	Utah Tech	1	-1	-0.59	Ended
Q1	Utah Tech	1	7	+0.02	Punt
Q1	Montana State	10	30	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Utah Tech	2	7	-0.94	Punt
Q1	Montana State	2	-7	-1.74	Ended
Q1	Utah Tech	2	3	-2.08	Punt
Q1	Montana State	7	83	+4.70	Rush TD
Q2	Utah Tech	3	9	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Montana State	11	60	-0.28	Missed FG
Q2	Utah Tech	3	5	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Montana State	12	59	+0.73	Missed FG
Q3	Utah Tech	3	0	-1.29	Ended
Q3	Montana State	1	-2	-2.68	Ended
Q3	Montana State	5	62	+4.22	Pass TD
Q3	Utah Tech	3	-1	-3.08	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+3.77 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.71 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Deacon Hill rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+3.54 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Punt for 53 yards (-3.37 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Tech Trailblazers · Deacon Hill pass to Fisher Jackson for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+3.21 EPA)
Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Scottre Humphrey rushes for 22 yards (2nd & 18) (+2.89 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Field goal missed (-2.81 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Field goal missed (-2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (31–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 152.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.001 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 Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Montana State Bobcats 31, Utah Tech Trailblazers 7 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Utah Tech Trailblazers?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 31–7.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Utah Tech Trailblazers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632066.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Utah Tech Trailblazers in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 152.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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