UC Davis Aggies at Montana State Bobcats
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Lamson 3 total TD's Dowler's pick-6 help Montana State beat UC Davis 38-17
Montana State (9-2, 7-0 Big Sky Conference), ranked No. 3 in the FCS coaches poll, has won nine straight. The Bobcats close the regular season next Saturday at second-ranked and undefeated Montana for the conference title and an automatic bid into the FCS playoffs. The Aggies (7-3, 5-2) are tied with Sacramento State for third in the conference.
Lamson scored on a 3-yard run a minute into the second quarter and threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Chris Long with 1:38 left until halftime to give Montana State a 14-7 lead.
Myles Sansted kicked a 29-yard field goal almost six minutes into the second half and Dowler's pick-6 made it 24-7 with 4:22 remaining in the third quarter.
Caden Pinnick was 18-of-29 passing for 206 yards and threw two touchdowns passes and two interceptions for tenth-ranked UC Davis, adding 80 yards rushing on 21 carries.
Lamson completed 10 of 18 for 144 yards and finished with a career-high 97 yards rushing and two TDs on 11 carries.
How To Watch
How can I watch UC Davis Aggies vs. Montana State Bobcats?
- TV Channel: Aggies at Bobcats 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:00 | Ian Simpson 29 Yd pass from Caden Pinnick (Hunter Ridley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:00 | Justin Lamson 3 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:38 | Chris Long 18 Yd pass from Justin Lamson (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:09 | Myles Sansted 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:22 | Caden Dowler 83 Yd Interception Return (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:57 | Hunter Ridley 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 8:09 | Julius Davis 1 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:50 | Samuel Gbatu Jr. 10 Yd pass from Caden Pinnick (Hunter Ridley Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:53 | Justin Lamson 18 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
Statistics
 UCD |
 MTST |
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|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1st Downs | 15 |
| 4-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-10 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 424 | Total Yards | 377 |
| 234 | Passing | 144 |
| 22/37 | Comp/Att | 10/18 |
| 6.3 | Yards per pass | 8.0 |
| 190 | Rushing | 233 |
| 46 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
| 4.1 | Yards per rush | 7.3 |
| 4-17 | Penalties | 5-50 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 37:14 | Possession | 22:46 |
Game Information
Location: Bozeman, MT
Attendance: 21,777 · Capacity:
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