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Montana State Bobcats vs. UC Davis Aggies: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Bobcats defeat Aggies 30–28 in Week 12

Tommy Mellott paced the box score as Bobcats closed out a 30–28 Week 12 finish.

Montana State Bobcats 30 12-1 Winner
Final 30–28
UC Davis Aggies 28 9-2
Winner
Montana State Bobcats
Final score
30–28
Halftime
Montana State Bobcats 15–12 UC Davis Aggies
Top passer
Tommy Mellott
FantasyHQ MVP
Tommy Mellott

Top CFB performers · Bobcats

  • Tommy Mellott 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.9 EPA
  • Julius Davis 91.0 yds · 1 TD +1.9 EPA
  • Adam Jones 34.0 yds -4.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Aggies

  • Miles Hastings 275.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.7 EPA
  • Lan Larison 112.0 yds · 1 TD -0.7 EPA
  • Jordan Fisher 14.0 yds -0.2 EPA

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated UC Davis Aggies 30–28 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 30, UC Davis Aggies 28.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats edged UC Davis Aggies 30–28 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 174.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Lan Larison — 112.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Lan Larison — 8 rec, 109.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Montana State (+0.073/play) vs UC Davis (+0.037/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Montana State Bobcats696030
UC Davis Aggies6601828

Scoring Map

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

MTSTMontana State Bobcats
UCDUC Davis Aggies

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UC Davis
    Q1TD
    ISIan Simpson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Miles Hastings pass to Ian Simpson for a touchdown (1 yard)

  2. Montana State
    Q1TD
    RJRohan Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (53 yards)

  3. Montana State
    Q2TD
    TMTy McCullouch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Tommy Mellott pass to Ty McCullouch for a touchdown (17 yards)

  4. UC Davis
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Punt return touchdown

  5. Montana State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 25
    Score
    15-12

    Field goal good from 42 yards

  6. Montana State
    Q3TD
    JDJulius Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Julius Davis rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

  7. UC Davis
    Q4TD
    LLLan Larison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Lan Larison rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  8. UC Davis
    Q4TD
    SGSamuel Gbatu Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Miles Hastings pass to Samuel Gbatu Jr. for a touchdown (4 yards)

  9. UC Davis
    Q4TD
    CDChaz Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-30

    Miles Hastings pass to Chaz Davis for a touchdown (11 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.87 EPA
  • Miles Hastings (UC Davis) — 275.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.70 EPA
  • Lan Larison (UC Davis) — 4.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.06 EPA

Rushing

  • Lan Larison (UC Davis) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
  • Julius Davis (Montana State) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Adam Jones (Montana State) — 34.0 yds -0.37 EPA

Receiving

  • Lan Larison (UC Davis) — 8 rec · 109.0 yds +0.65 EPA
  • Trent Tompkins (UC Davis) — 8 rec · 67.0 yds +0.64 EPA
  • Ty McCullouch (Montana State) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +1.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tommy MellottMontana State2572.0%1742+0.28+6.87
Miles HastingsUC Davis3956.4%2753+0.04+1.70
Lan LarisonUC Davis1100.0%40+0.06+0.06

Team EPA comparison

StatMontana StateUC Davis
Plays5967
EPA / play+0.073+0.037
Total EPA+4.31+2.50
Success rate37.3%44.8%
Pass EPA / play+0.275+0.044
Rush EPA / play-0.075+0.027
Yards333414

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1UC Davis3-12-4.22Punt
Q1Montana State30-3.63Punt
Q1UC Davis1182+6.05Pass TD
Q1Montana State583+7.22Pass TD
Q1UC Davis416-4.02Interception
Q1Montana State851+4.19Pass TD
Q2UC Davis410-2.54Touchdown
Q2UC Davis730-3.37Fumble
Q2Montana State1028-1.77Field goal
Q2UC Davis3-1-0.87Punt
Q2Montana State517-1.88Missed FG
Q3Montana State875+5.22Rush TD
Q3UC Davis48-2.78Punt
Q3Montana State424-1.15Punt
Q3UC Davis738-0.12Punt
Q3Montana State39-1.31Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (53 yards) (+6.09 EPA)
  2. Q2 · UC Davis Aggies · Punt return touchdown (-5.34 EPA)
  3. Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass intercepted (-5.11 EPA)
  4. Q2 · UC Davis Aggies · Fumble (-4.38 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to Chaz Davis for 77 yards (2nd & 2) (+4.19 EPA)
  6. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to Chaz Davis for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.15 EPA)
  7. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · Penalty (4th & 7) (+3.46 EPA)
  8. Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · Miles Hastings pass to Chaz Davis for 33 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (30–28) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 174.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Montana State at 0.073 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 UC Davis Aggies?

Montana State Bobcats 30, UC Davis Aggies 28 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs UC Davis Aggies?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 30–28.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs UC Davis Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634125.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs UC Davis Aggies in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 174.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Montana State Bobcats

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

UC Davis Aggies

Entered 9-1 Now 9-2 L