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Devil of a time: No. 1 Montana State fends off furious Central Connecticut State upset bid

Adam Jones rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns as the Bobcats rallied after trailing by 14 points.

  • No. 1 ranked Montana State defeated unranked Central Connecticut State 35-30 on Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, extending the Bobcats' winning streak to 18 consecutive games.
  • Central Connecticut State held a 21-7 lead in the third quarter after defensive back Navon Mitchell returned an Adam Jones fumble 42 yards, threatening the top-ranked Bobcats with a potential upset.
  • Montana State quarterback Justin Lamson threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Dane Steel, while running back Adam Jones broke a 32-yard scoring run to give the Bobcats the lead.
  • Defensive end Zac Crews recorded a sack and forced fumble, with teammate Blaine Downing recovering the loose ball to fuel Montana State's comeback despite 10 false starts.
  • Now 4-0 overall, Montana State enters Big Sky Conference play hosting Northern Arizona next Saturday at 8:30 p.m., continuing their pursuit of another conference championship.
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KBZK broke the news on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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