Montana State Bobcats vs. Cal Poly Mustangs: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 34–17 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 34, Cal Poly Mustangs 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Montana State Bobcats	3	9	6	12	34
Cal Poly Mustangs	0	3	0	12	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly (Cal Poly) — 171.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.89 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson (Montana State) — 142.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -3.42 EPA
• uddle-Shotgun #7 T.Dieffenbach (Cal Poly) — 3.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -3.54 EPA

Receiving

• #24 M.Otterstedt caught at 49 (Cal Poly) — 1 rec · 36.0 yds +3.45 EPA
• #14 T.Dowler caught at CP30 (Montana State) — 0 rec · 26.0 yds +2.81 EPA
• #10 M.Briscoe caught at CP45 (Cal Poly) — 1 rec · 22.0 yds +1.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly	Cal Poly	28	60.7%	171	0	+0.10	+2.89
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson	Montana State	31	51.6%	142	0	-0.11	-3.42
uddle-Shotgun #7 T.Dieffenbach	Cal Poly	5	40.0%	3	0	-0.71	-3.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Montana State	Cal Poly
Plays	79	50
EPA / play	+0.071	+0.089
Total EPA	+5.59	+4.47
Success rate	49.4%	30.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.023	+0.117
Rush EPA / play	+0.135	+0.024
Yards	446	246

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cal Poly	3	4	-1.15	Punt
Q1	Montana State	3	5	-4.37	Punt
Q1	Cal Poly	3	9	+2.82	Punt
Q1	Montana State	14	61	-1.47	Field goal
Q1	Cal Poly	3	0	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Montana State	14	69	-0.99	Ended
Q2	Cal Poly	3	2	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Montana State	4	45	+3.38	Pass TD
Q2	Cal Poly	11	62	-0.95	Field goal
Q2	Montana State	6	24	+0.05	Punt
Q2	Cal Poly	2	8	-2.96	Interception
Q2	Montana State	13	93	+5.05	Rush TD
Q3	Cal Poly	3	9	-1.00	Punt
Q3	Montana State	3	7	-4.43	Punt
Q3	Cal Poly	6	16	-1.10	Punt
Q3	Montana State	8	76	+3.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Fumble (-4.75 EPA)
2. Q4 · Cal Poly Mustangs · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly pass to #0 L.Booher caught at 06 for 14 yards (4th & 3) (+4.08 EPA)
3. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Punt (-3.69 EPA)
4. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson pass to #23 A.Jones caught at 34 for 2 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.5 EPA)
5. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly pass to #24 M.Otterstedt caught at 49 for 36 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q4 · Cal Poly Mustangs · #6 F.Pitts caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Punt (+2.84 EPA)
8. Q3 · Montana State Bobcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #8 J.Lamson pass to #88 R.Schlepp caught at CP18 for 11 yards (4th & 2) (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (34–17) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly (Cal Poly) — 171.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Cal Poly at 0.089 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 Cal Poly Mustangs?

Montana State Bobcats 34, Cal Poly Mustangs 17 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Cal Poly Mustangs?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 34–17.

Where can I find the Montana State Bobcats vs Cal Poly Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767075.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Cal Poly Mustangs in passing?

) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 B.Kelly (Cal Poly) led passers with 171.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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