UC Davis Aggies 17–38 Montana State Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated UC Davis Aggies 38–17 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: UC Davis Aggies 17, Montana State Bobcats 38.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats rolled past UC Davis Aggies 38–17 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 18.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.94 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #8 S.Gbatu — 10 rec, 80.0 yds.
EPA edge: Montana State (+0.136/play) vs UC Davis (-0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UC Davis Aggies	6	0	6	9	17
Montana State Bobcats	0	12	3	12	38

Scoring Map

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

UCDUC Davis Aggies

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 19

MTSTMontana State Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UC Davis
Q1TD
ISIan Simpson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Caden Pinnick pass to Ian Simpson for a touchdown (29 yards)
Montana State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
Montana State
Q2TD
CLChris Long
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Justin Lamson pass to Chris Long for a touchdown (18 yards)
Montana State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 28 yards
UC Davis
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
UC Davis
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Montana State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Rushing touchdown
UC Davis
Q4TD
#S#8 S.Gbatu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
#8 S.Gbatu catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
Montana State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 18.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.94 EPA/play +3.94 EPA
Caden Pinnick (UC Davis) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.14 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
o Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Cleeland (UC Davis) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Receiving

#8 S.Gbatu (UC Davis) — 10 rec · 80.0 yds +0.26 EPA
#14 T.Dowler caught at 09 (Montana State) — 2 rec · 8.0 yds -0.40 EPA
#14 T.Dowler caught at 32 (Montana State) — 1 rec · 36.0 yds +2.67 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%	18	1	+3.94	+3.94
Caden Pinnick	UC Davis	1	100.0%	29	1	+3.14	+3.14
o Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Cleeland	UC Davis	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62
o Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick	UC Davis	27	59.3%	211	0	-0.04	-1.01
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson	Montana State	19	52.6%	128	0	-0.17	-3.33
Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick	UC Davis	7	42.9%	15	0	-0.63	-4.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UC Davis	Montana State
Plays	82	52
EPA / play	-0.027	+0.136
Total EPA	-2.25	+7.09
Success rate	46.3%	38.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.396	+0.030
Rush EPA / play	+0.378	+0.203
Yards	545	379

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Montana State	4	28	+2.01	Punt
Q1	UC Davis	5	22	+3.31	Punt
Q1	Montana State	3	2	-6.96	Punt
Q1	UC Davis	6	73	+7.19	Pass TD
Q1	Montana State	4	26	-1.45	Missed FG
Q1	UC Davis	5	17	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Montana State	7	80	+6.65	Rush TD
Q2	UC Davis	13	51	+0.26	Missed FG
Q2	Montana State	2	12	-0.37	Punt
Q2	UC Davis	1	0	-0.62	Ended
Q2	Montana State	1	5	-0.04	Ended
Q2	UC Davis	4	-1	-3.01	Ended
Q2	Montana State	6	68	+6.25	Pass TD
Q2	UC Davis	4	11	-0.81	Ended
Q3	UC Davis	3	7	-1.79	Punt
Q3	Montana State	7	56	+0.27	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · UC Davis Aggies · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.64 EPA)
Q4 · UC Davis Aggies · o Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick pass intercepted (-5.46 EPA)
Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Rushing touchdown (+4.1 EPA)
Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Justin Lamson pass to Chris Long for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · o Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick pass to #7 S.Dobbins caught at 36 for 30 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.9 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · o Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pinnick pass to #8 S.Gbatu for 16 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.2 EPA)
Q1 · UC Davis Aggies · Caden Pinnick pass to Ian Simpson for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.14 EPA)
Q2 · UC Davis Aggies · Rush (4th & 3) (+2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (38–17) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Justin Lamson (Montana State) — 18.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Montana State at 0.136 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 UC Davis Aggies vs Montana State Bobcats?

UC Davis Aggies 17, Montana State Bobcats 38 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UC Davis Aggies vs Montana State Bobcats?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 17–38.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767111.

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

Justin Lamson (Montana State) led passers with 18.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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