Idaho Vandals vs. Montana State Bobcats: 2024 Week 16 Recap

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Idaho Vandals 52–19 in Week 16, 2024. Final score: Idaho Vandals 19, Montana State Bobcats 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho Vandals	6	3	0	9	19
Montana State Bobcats	6	21	12	6	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 174.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +8.13 EPA
• Chance Wilson (Montana State) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -0.70 EPA
• Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar (Idaho) — 7.0 yds · -1.08 EPA/play -1.08 EPA

Rushing

• Adam Jones (Montana State) — 95.0 yds · 4 TD +0.25 EPA
• Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD +0.81 EPA
• Deshaun Buchanan (Idaho) — 95.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Dwyer (Idaho) — 11 rec · 189.0 yds +1.75 EPA
• Ty McCullouch (Montana State) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar (Idaho) — 2 rec · 36.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Mellott	Montana State	18	66.7%	174	2	+0.45	+8.13
Chance Wilson	Montana State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-0.70
Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar	Idaho	1	100.0%	7	0	-1.08	-1.08
Jack Layne	Idaho	32	56.2%	213	2	-0.08	-2.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho	Montana State
Plays	50	71
EPA / play	-0.051	+0.312
Total EPA	-2.54	+22.15
Success rate	46.0%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.111	+0.391
Rush EPA / play	+0.065	+0.283
Yards	362	458

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	9	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Idaho	8	52	-1.93	Ended
Q1	Montana State	5	30	-2.52	Interception
Q1	Idaho	1	55	+4.53	Pass TD
Q1	Montana State	12	46	+0.25	Field goal
Q2	Idaho	5	65	+1.18	Field goal
Q2	Montana State	8	38	+3.43	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho	2	3	-4.01	Fumble
Q2	Montana State	5	28	+3.68	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho	4	19	-0.47	Punt
Q2	Montana State	4	65	+5.86	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho	1	-1	-0.48	Ended
Q3	Idaho	1	0	-3.42	Interception
Q3	Montana State	8	45	+2.90	Rush TD
Q3	Idaho	5	16	-3.70	Ended
Q3	Montana State	9	36	+1.65	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Layne pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (25 yards) (+7.74 EPA)
2. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Penalty (3rd & 7) (-5.59 EPA)
3. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass intercepted (-4.79 EPA)
4. Q1 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Layne pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
5. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott rushes for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+4.29 EPA)
6. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Deshaun Buchanan rushes for 45 yards (2nd & 5) (+4.23 EPA)
7. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Ty McCullouch for 25 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble (-4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (52–19) in Week 16.
• Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 174.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Montana State at 0.312 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 Idaho Vandals vs Montana State Bobcats?

Idaho Vandals 19, Montana State Bobcats 52 in Week 16 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Idaho Vandals vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 19–52.

Where can I find the Idaho Vandals vs Montana State Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729780.

Who led Idaho Vandals vs Montana State Bobcats 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 Idaho Vandals at Montana State Bobcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.