US EditionRecap: No. 3 Montana State Bobcats Fall Inches Short in 2-OT Loss to No. 2 South Dakota State
South Dakota State Jackrabbits secured a 30-24 double-overtime victory against third-ranked Montana State Bobcats, forcing two turnovers and holding them on a critical 4th and 1 play.
- On September 6, 2025, South Dakota State secured a 30-24 victory in double overtime against Montana State, who were ranked third, during the Gold Rush game at Bobcat Stadium.
- The loss came in the annual Gold Rush game amid a tied 17-17 regulation, reflecting ongoing dominance by the Jackrabbits in this rivalry.
- Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason passed for 190 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another touchdown, while Montana State running back Justin Lamson led the Bobcats with 96 rushing yards and one touchdown.
- Montana State struggled with two turnovers and a blocked punt, and coach Brent Vigen noted that holding an opponent to 1 for 13 on third downs should lead to wins, underscoring the impact of costly mistakes.
- The loss dropped Montana State to 0-2 for the first time since 2017, signaling a major setback for their season goals while South Dakota State improved to 2-0 and will host Drake next.
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle
'Punched in the mouth': Mistakes plague No. 3 Montana State in loss to No. 2 South Dakota State
“A lot of the best teams that you hear about going far, they got to learn how to lose together at some point." - MSU RB Julius Davis
The Daily Republic
siouxfallslive.comSouth Dakota State edges Montana State in FCS thriller
BOZEMAN, Mon. — No. 2 South Dakota State nipped No. 3 Montana State 30-24 in double-overtime Saturday at Bobcat Stadium, taking the lead on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Chase Mason to Brayden Delahoyde and securing the win when they stopped the Bobcats on 4th and 1 inside the 10-yard line on MSU's second overtime possession. With the win, the Jackrabbits improve to 2-0, now with wins over then-15th ranked Sacramento State and now No. 3 MSU on t…
Associated Press News
Mason throws two OT touchdowns, FCS No. 2 South Dakota State defeats FCS No. 3 Montana State 30-24
Chase Mason threw three touchdowns passes, including two in overtime, and FCS No. 2 South Dakota State defeated third-ranked Montana State 30-24 on Saturday night.
Defensive stand leads SDSU past Montana State in overtime
BOZEMAN, MT (KELO) -- The SDSU defense stuffed Julius Davis on a fourth down carry in double overtime Saturday, turning away Montana State and sealing a 30-24 win. The Bobcats took the lead in the fourth quarter, when Chase Mason connected with Lofton O'Groske for an eight yard score. The Jacks led 17-10 at that point. However, Montana State would even the game on a fumble recovery for a touchdown on special teams. Overtime was necessary and the…
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