Montana Grizzlies 23–48 Montana State Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Montana Grizzlies 48–23 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Montana Grizzlies 23, Montana State Bobcats 48.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats rolled past Montana Grizzlies 48–23 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 87.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +8.70 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Adam Jones — 7.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Taco Dowler — 1 rec, 87.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.173/play) vs Montana (+0.166/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana Grizzlies	12	21	12	18	23
Montana State Bobcats	0	0	0	0	48

Scoring Map

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

MONTMontana Grizzlies

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Montana State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Montana State
Q1TD
AJAdam Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Adam Jones rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Montana
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 21 yards
Montana State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Rushing touchdown
Montana
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Rushing touchdown
Montana
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Rushing touchdown
Montana
Q3TD
#J#87 J.Olson caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
#87 J.Olson caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (1 yard)
Montana State
Q3TD
#R#89 R.Lencioni caught at 06
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
#89 R.Lencioni caught at 06 catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
Montana State
Q4TD
TDTaco Dowler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Justin Lamson pass to Taco Dowler for a touchdown (87 yards)
Montana State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Rushing touchdown
Montana
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD · +8.70 EPA/play +8.70 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 K.Ah Yat (Montana) — 223.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +7.02 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson (Montana State) — 57.0 yds · -0.45 EPA/play -8.17 EPA

Rushing

Adam Jones (Montana State) — 7.0 yds · 1 TD +1.53 EPA

Receiving

Taco Dowler (Montana State) — 1 rec · 87.0 yds +8.70 EPA
#6 M.Wortham caught at 36 (Montana) — 1 rec · 35.0 yds +3.54 EPA
#89 R.Lencioni caught at 05 (Montana State) — 1 rec · 34.0 yds +1.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Lamson	Montana State	1	100.0%	87	1	+8.70	+8.70
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 K.Ah Yat	Montana	43	60.5%	223	0	+0.16	+7.02
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson	Montana State	18	55.6%	57	0	-0.45	-8.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana	Montana State
Plays	67	63
EPA / play	+0.166	+0.173
Total EPA	+11.10	+10.88
Success rate	38.8%	52.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.061	+0.082
Rush EPA / play	+0.380	+0.215
Yards	387	393

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana	3	11	+0.32	Ended
Q1	Montana State	7	60	+3.54	Rush TD
Q1	Montana	6	21	+2.15	Ended
Q1	Montana State	9	40	+1.99	Rush TD
Q1	Montana	6	34	+0.64	Ended
Q1	Montana State	1	-56	-5.59	Ended
Q2	Montana	6	38	+1.28	Field goal
Q2	Montana State	3	68	+4.65	Rush TD
Q2	Montana	9	80	+6.72	Rush TD
Q2	Montana State	6	25	-3.77	Fumble
Q2	Montana	8	40	+4.31	Rush TD
Q2	Montana State	1	6	-1.01	Ended
Q3	Montana State	6	15	-4.21	Punt
Q3	Montana	7	80	+6.83	Pass TD
Q3	Montana State	14	60	+5.42	Pass TD
Q3	Montana	5	5	-4.65	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Justin Lamson pass to Taco Dowler for a touchdown (87 yards) (+8.7 EPA)
Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson to #1 C.Long thrown to 05 — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 56 yards) (-5.59 EPA)
Q4 · Montana Grizzlies · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.05 EPA)
Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · Penalty (4th & 5) (+4.36 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Rushing touchdown (+4.14 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Fumble (-4.01 EPA)
Q2 · Montana Grizzlies · Rushing touchdown (+3.85 EPA)
Q3 · Montana Grizzlies · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 K.Ah Yat pass to #6 M.Wortham caught at 36 for 35 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (48–23) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 87.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.173 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana Grizzlies 23, Montana State Bobcats 48 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 23–48.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401833989.

Who led Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats in passing?

Justin Lamson (Montana State) led passers with 87.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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