South Dakota Coyotes vs. Montana State Bobcats: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated South Dakota Coyotes 31–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: South Dakota Coyotes 17, Montana State Bobcats 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota Coyotes	6	6	3	0	17
Montana State Bobcats	12	9	6	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.79 EPA
• Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) — 220.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -4.04 EPA

Rushing

• Adam Jones (Montana State) — 66.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 141.0 yds · 2 TD +0.77 EPA
• Travis Theis (South Dakota) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• JJ Galbreath (South Dakota) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Travis Theis (South Dakota) — 7 rec · 80.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Taco Dowler (Montana State) — 4 rec · 94.0 yds +1.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	18	44.4%	119	1	+0.10	+1.79
Aidan Bouman	South Dakota	31	61.3%	220	0	-0.13	-4.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota	Montana State
Plays	53	67
EPA / play	+0.007	+0.086
Total EPA	+0.37	+5.77
Success rate	43.4%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.130	+0.100
Rush EPA / play	+0.200	+0.081
Yards	371	357

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	6	65	+5.25	Pass TD
Q1	South Dakota	5	89	+7.85	Rush TD
Q1	Montana State	6	15	-4.38	Punt
Q1	South Dakota	3	6	-1.90	Punt
Q1	Montana State	6	47	+3.63	Rush TD
Q1	South Dakota	3	75	+6.21	Rush TD
Q2	Montana State	12	74	+5.67	Rush TD
Q2	South Dakota	5	14	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Montana State	14	69	+0.72	Field goal
Q2	South Dakota	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	South Dakota	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q3	Montana State	5	80	+5.92	Rush TD
Q3	South Dakota	7	29	-1.17	Punt
Q3	Montana State	3	-13	-4.27	Punt
Q3	South Dakota	5	25	-1.64	Field goal
Q3	Montana State	3	2	-2.72	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Dakota Coyotes · Travis Theis rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.67 EPA)
2. Q2 · South Dakota Coyotes · Charles Pierre Jr. rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+3.81 EPA)
3. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Taco Dowler for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.64 EPA)
4. Q4 · South Dakota Coyotes · Fumble (-3.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.22 EPA)
7. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Ty McCullouch rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.84 EPA)
8. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott sacked for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 8) (-2.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (31–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 119.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana State at 0.086 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 South Dakota Coyotes vs Montana State Bobcats?

South Dakota Coyotes 17, Montana State Bobcats 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won South Dakota Coyotes vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 17–31.

Where can I find the South Dakota Coyotes vs Montana State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729787.

Who led South Dakota Coyotes vs Montana State Bobcats in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 119.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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