Montana Grizzlies 18–35 South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Final Score & Recap | Week 15, 2024

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Montana Grizzlies 35–18 in Week 15, 2024. Final score: Montana Grizzlies 18, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 35.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits rolled past Montana Grizzlies 35–18 in Week 15 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 151.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Amar Johnson — 103.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Keelan White — 5 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.211/play) vs Montana (-0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana Grizzlies	3	0	0	18	18
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	6	12	0	6	35

Scoring Map

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

MONTMontana Grizzlies

+3OPP 17

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
South Dakota State
Q1TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Mark Gronowski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q2TD
GWGriffin Wilde
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (34 yards)
South Dakota State
Q2TD
GWGriffin Wilde
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (24 yards)
South Dakota State
Q4TD
MGMark Gronowski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Mark Gronowski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Montana
Q4TD
KAKeali'i Ah Yat
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Keali'i Ah Yat — Interception returned for a touchdown
Montana
Q4TD
SRSawyer Racanelli
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Sawyer Racanelli for a touchdown (44 yards)
Montana
Q4TD
KWKeelan White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Keelan White for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 151.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +10.59 EPA
Kevin Brenner (South Dakota State) — 21.0 yds · +2.06 EPA/play +2.06 EPA
Jon Bell (South Dakota State) — 5.0 yds · -0.17 EPA/play -0.16 EPA

Rushing

Amar Johnson (South Dakota State) — 103.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Angel Johnson (South Dakota State) — 91.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Eli Gillman (Montana) — 12.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

Keelan White (Montana) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +0.77 EPA
Griffin Wilde (South Dakota State) — 7 rec · 122.0 yds +1.65 EPA
Sawyer Racanelli (Montana) — 3 rec · 66.0 yds +1.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mark Gronowski	South Dakota State	17	70.6%	151	2	+0.62	+10.59
Kevin Brenner	South Dakota State	1	100.0%	21	0	+2.06	+2.06
Jon Bell	South Dakota State	1	100.0%	5	0	-0.17	-0.16
Keali'i Ah Yat	Montana	35	54.3%	268	2	-0.06	-2.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana	South Dakota State
Plays	60	60
EPA / play	-0.059	+0.211
Total EPA	-3.55	+12.66
Success rate	38.3%	55.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.063	+0.657
Rush EPA / play	-0.053	+0.004
Yards	372	407

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	3	3	-2.68	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	4	9	-5.28	Fumble
Q1	Montana	9	35	-0.95	Field goal
Q1	South Dakota State	9	57	+4.58	Rush TD
Q1	Montana	5	15	-1.64	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	4	73	+4.74	Pass TD
Q2	Montana	7	100	-0.65	Interception
Q2	South Dakota State	6	50	+0.11	Missed FG
Q2	Montana	3	3	-1.63	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	7	83	+6.34	Pass TD
Q2	Montana	2	-8	-0.48	Ended
Q3	South Dakota State	9	35	-1.27	Punt
Q3	Montana	6	17	-0.95	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	12	68	+4.12	Rush TD
Q4	Montana	3	51	-6.76	Touchdown
Q4	Montana	8	73	+7.56	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.78 EPA)
Q1 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Fumble (-6.76 EPA)
Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Sawyer Racanelli for a touchdown (44 yards) (+6.69 EPA)
Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass intercepted (-6.07 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.2 EPA)
Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Keelan White for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
Q1 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat pass to Junior Bergen for 15 yards (4th & 6) (+3.83 EPA)
Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Keali'i Ah Yat rushes for 27 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (35–18) in Week 15.
Passing edge: Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 151.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.211 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana Grizzlies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

Montana Grizzlies 18, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 35 in Week 15 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana Grizzlies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 18–35.

Where can I find the Montana Grizzlies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729750.

Who led Montana Grizzlies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits in passing?

Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) led passers with 151.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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