Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Montana State Bobcats
· FCS Championship - Quarterfinals
Jones' 2 TDs push Montana State over Stephen F. Austin 44-28 in FCS Quarterfinals
Montana State will face the winner of No. 3 Montana and No. 11 South Dakota in the semifinals.
The Bobcats scored on six of their first eight possessions and never trailed, improving to 12-2 while earning a spot in the national semifinals. Stephen F. Austin, which had not lost since Sept. 6, finished the year 11-3.
Montana State struck first midway through the opening quarter when Jones capped a 10-play, 65-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Justin Lamson added two touchdown passes in the second quarter, connecting with Jones for a 21-yard score and Luvens Valcin for a 3-yard touchdown to build a 24-0 lead.
Stephen F. Austin responded just before halftime, driving 75 yards in 1:22 and converting a two-point play on Sam Vidlak’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Clayton Wayland to pull within 24-8.
The Lumberjacks cut the margin to 24-14 early in the third quarter on Jaylen Jenkins’ 5-yard run, but Montana State answered with a Myles Sansted field goal and a Lamson 5-yard rushing touchdown to restore control. Jenkins scored again late in the third to keep the Lumberjacks within reach.
Any momentum ended early in the fourth when Jones broke free for a 16-yard touchdown run on the Bobcats’ first snap of the quarter.
Stephen F. Austin became just the second FCS team to score 28 points against Montana State this season. No other FCS opponent topped 17 points in regulation.
How To Watch
How can I watch Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs. Montana State Bobcats?
- TV Channel: Lumberjacks at Bobcats 2021 College Football, week 16, is broadcasted on ESPN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 5:13 | Adam Jones 1 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 15:00 | Adam Jones 21 Yd pass from Justin Lamson (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:50 | Myles Sansted 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:33 | Luvens Valcin 3 Yd pass from Justin Lamson (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:11 | Clayton Wayland 11 Yd pass from Sam Vidlak (Sam Vidlak Pass to Clayton Wayland for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:04 | Jaylen Jenkins 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:07 | Myles Sansted 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:04 | Justin Lamson 5 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:16 | Jaylen Jenkins 6 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:36 | Adam Jones 16 Yd Run (Myles Sansted Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:05 | Gavin Rutherford 2 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:52 | Myles Sansted 23 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 SFA |
 MTST |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-9 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 344 | Total Yards | 473 |
| 242 | Passing | 246 |
| 26/43 | Comp/Att | 20/26 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 9.5 |
| 102 | Rushing | 227 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 3.5 | Yards per rush | 5.4 |
| 7-37 | Penalties | 12-100 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 24:32 | Possession | 35:28 |
Game Information
Location: Bozeman, MT
Attendance: 19,807 · Capacity:
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