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Three Takeaways: Big Third-Down Plays Help Montana State Beat SFA, Return to FCS Semis

On Friday, No. 2 Montana State Bobcats host No. 7 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in a quarterfinal in Bozeman, Montana, kickoff Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN with semifinal advancement at stake.
Montana State's defense sets the tone as an underrated unit limiting efficiency, while Stephen F. Austin counters with a passing attack riding an 11-game winning streak.
Key contributors include Justin Lamson, Montana State quarterback, completing 67.2% of passes with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions, plus Kenneth Eiden IV, edge defender, with 11 TFLs and 5.5 sacks.
Montana State Bobcats, carrying a 10-game winning streak, bring momentum as advancement depends on whether Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks can stop the run and disrupt their rhythm.
Looking beyond the game, strong performances can boost NFL profiles, with Charles Demmings noted as a top FCS prospect after four interceptions and five pass breakups, while Taco Dowler and Jabez Woods could reshape postseason narratives.

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Three takeaways: Big third-down plays help Montana State beat SFA, return to FCS semis

“I'm really excited to go out there and play my last game in Bobcat Stadium with the best effort.” - MSU DE Kenneth Eiden IV

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SFA Lumberjacks fall to Montana State Bobcats in NCAA FCS quarterfinals

On Friday, the MSU Bobcats defeated the SFA Lumberjacks 44-28.

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Jones' 2 TDs push Montana State over Stephen F. Austin 44-28 in FCS Quarterfinals

Adam Jones rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Montana State piled up a season-high 227 rushing yards and defeated No. 7 Stephen F.

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Historic season ends for SFA in quarterfinals loss to Montana State

What many consider to be Stephen F. Austin’s most successful football season came to an end Friday night as the Lumberjacks fell on the road to Montana State, 44-28, in the FCS quarterfinals.

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No. 2 Montana State Bobcats host No. 7 Stephen F. Austin in quarterfinals

The Bobcats are looking to advance to the FCS semifinals for the fourth time in five seasons as the Lumberjacks visit Bozeman.

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Montana State returns to FCS semifinals with wire-to-wire win over Stephen F. Austin

BOZEMAN The Montana State Bobcats did their part Friday night.No. 2 seed MSU topped No. 7 Stephen F. Austin 44-28 at Bobcat Stadium in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs to potentially set up a semifinal game eagerly anticipated by Treasure State college football fans.If Montana can beat South Dakota on Saturday, the Grizzlies will travel to Bozeman next weekend in a game that will be unprecedented in the annals of the great rivalry. The Cats…

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