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Montana State Bobcats vs. Portland State Vikings: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Bobcats defeat Vikings 44–14 in Week 8

Tommy Mellott paced the box score as Bobcats closed out a 44–14 Week 8 finish.

Montana State Bobcats 44 9-1 Winner
Final 44–14
Portland State Vikings 14 1-6
Winner
Montana State Bobcats
Final score
44–14
Halftime
Montana State Bobcats 30–0 Portland State Vikings
Top passer
Tommy Mellott
FantasyHQ MVP
Tommy Mellott

Top CFB performers · Bobcats

  • Tommy Mellott 239.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.81 EPA/play +16.1 EPA
  • Scottre Humphrey 160.0 yds · 2 TD +7.2 EPA
  • Colson Coon 57.0 yds +2.0 EPA

Top CFB performers · Vikings

  • William Haskell 22.0 yds · +0.80 EPA/play +3.2 EPA
  • Delon Thompson 75.0 yds · 1 TD +3.8 EPA
  • Dante Chachere 6.0 yds -1.9 EPA

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Portland State Vikings 44–14 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 44, Portland State Vikings 14.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats dominated Portland State Vikings 44–14 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 239.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.81 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Scottre Humphrey — 160.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Quincy Craig — 4 rec, 16.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Montana State (+0.378/play) vs Portland State (+0.039/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Montana State Bobcats6246344
Portland State Vikings0001214

Scoring Map

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

MTSTMontana State Bobcats
PRSTPortland State Vikings

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Montana State
    Q1TD
    SHScottre Humphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Scottre Humphrey rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

  2. Montana State
    Q2TD
    TDTaco Dowler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Tommy Mellott pass to Taco Dowler for a touchdown (57 yards)

  3. Montana State
    Q2TD
    SHScottre Humphrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Scottre Humphrey rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

  4. Montana State
    Q2TD
    JWJared White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-0

    Tommy Mellott pass to Jared White for a touchdown (24 yards)

  5. Montana State
    Q2TD
    RJRohan Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-0

    Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (48 yards)

  6. Montana State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    33-0

    Field goal good from 28 yards

  7. Montana State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    36-0

    Field goal good from 25 yards

  8. Portland State
    Q4TD
    DTDelon Thompson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-6

    Delon Thompson rushes 9 yards for a touchdown

  9. Montana State
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    39-6

    Field goal good from 45 yards

  10. Portland State
    Q4TD
    WHWilliam Haskell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    39-12

    William Haskell rushes 12 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 239.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.81 EPA/play +16.12 EPA
  • William Haskell (Portland State) — 22.0 yds · +0.80 EPA/play +3.18 EPA
  • Chance Wilson (Montana State) — 45.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -1.88 EPA

Rushing

  • Scottre Humphrey (Montana State) — 160.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA
  • Delon Thompson (Portland State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
  • Colson Coon (Montana State) — 57.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

  • Quincy Craig (Portland State) — 4 rec · 16.0 yds -0.14 EPA
  • Taco Dowler (Montana State) — 3 rec · 78.0 yds +1.97 EPA
  • Branden Alvarez (Portland State) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Tommy MellottMontana State2075.0%2393+0.81+16.12
William HaskellPortland State475.0%220+0.80+3.18
Chance WilsonMontana State850.0%450-0.23-1.88
Dante ChacherePortland State1855.6%610-0.44-7.94

Team EPA comparison

StatMontana StatePortland State
Plays6752
EPA / play+0.378+0.039
Total EPA+25.30+2.02
Success rate61.2%36.5%
Pass EPA / play+0.509-0.217
Rush EPA / play+0.283+0.226
Yards607230

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Montana State875+6.17Rush TD
Q1Portland State1146-4.01Ended
Q1Montana State868-0.45Ended
Q2Portland State424-1.31Punt
Q2Montana State693+6.85Pass TD
Q2Portland State3-1-2.51Punt
Q2Montana State458+2.58Rush TD
Q2Portland State27+0.38Punt
Q2Montana State549+4.17Pass TD
Q2Portland State616-0.53Punt
Q2Montana State474+5.88Pass TD
Q2Portland State1-1-0.34Ended
Q3Portland State511-1.75Interception
Q3Montana State1069+1.08Field goal
Q3Portland State39-1.26Punt
Q3Montana State1070+0.68Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Rohan Jones for a touchdown (48 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Portland State Vikings · William Haskell rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+4.58 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Taco Dowler for a touchdown (57 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Tommy Mellott pass to Jared White for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.16 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Scottre Humphrey rushes for 35 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.14 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Scottre Humphrey rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.07 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Portland State Vikings · Dante Chachere — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (44–14) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Tommy Mellott (Montana State) — 239.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: Montana State at 0.378 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 Portland State Vikings?

Montana State Bobcats 44, Portland State Vikings 14 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 44–14.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634105.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Portland State Vikings in passing?

Tommy Mellott (Montana State) led passers with 239.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Montana State Bobcats

Entered 8-1 Now 9-1 W

Portland State Vikings

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L