Scottre Humphey ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries against Maine.
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Run-heavy Bobcats stop Maine in home opener
9/7/2024 9:47:00 PM | Football, General
Scottre Humphrey surpassed 100 yards rushing for the third time in this young season to power Montana State to a 41-24 win over visiting Maine on Saturday night in Bozeman.
In the non-conference tilt, the Bobcats scored three touchdowns on just six plays to open the first quarter while racing to a 21-0 lead, and they were never really challenged despite the final score. Humphrey led the scoring parade with a 79-yard burst on MSU's second play of the game. The big hole was triggered by offensive linemen Cole Sain, Titan Fleischmann and Marcus Wehr.
On MSU's fourth offensive play, Adam Jones got loose behind the blocking of Cedric Jefferson and Connor Moore. Jones sped into the end zone from 40 yards out. Meanwhile, the MSU defense was standing firm against Maine. On the Black Bears first punt attempt, Taki Uluilakepa snuck in to block the kick. Moments later, on just MSU's sixth offensive play, quarterback Tommy Mellott hit Ryan Lonergan with a pass in the end zone to put the Bobcats up by three scores.
Humphrey only carried four times but finished with 110 yards to go with the 141 in MSU's season-opening win at New Mexico and the 101 he gained in a win at Utah Tech.
The Bobcats, now 3-0, got another score from Humphrey on his final run, a 6-yarder to open the second quarter. Jones, who finished with 63 yards, scored again on a 19-yard dash to make it 35-0 midway through the second quarter. Rohan Jones, who played at Maine last season, had a key block to spring Jones.
Overall, the Bobcats ran for 344 yards in front of a sellout crowd of 21,887. Also carrying the ball were Mellott for 66 yards and Jared White for 99 yards on a team-high 15 carries. MSU totaled 526 yards to 373 for the Black Bears (1-1), most of which came after the outcome became obvious.
The final scores for third-ranked MSU came on field goals of 24 and 31 yards by Myles Stansted.
For the first time this season, the Bobcat defense sacked the opposing quarterback. Hunter Parsons got to Maine quarterback Carter Peevy in the opening quarter and just before halftime, Brody Grebe hauled down Peevy as well. The MSU defense was sparked by Rylan Ortt's team-best six tackles. Danny Uluilakepa and Neil Daily chipped in with five each.
When he had time, Peevy was able to throw two scoring passes, one to Montigo Moss and the other to DeClan McKevitt. But he also was picked off once, this time by Bobcat Jackson Harmon late in the fourth quarter.
MSU's Mellott had a fine night, completing his first nine passes. He finished 12 of 15 for 144 yards. Ryan King and Lonyatta Alexander led MSU with three catches each.
The Bobcats have a week off before playing host to Mercyhurst on Sept. 21.
In the non-conference tilt, the Bobcats scored three touchdowns on just six plays to open the first quarter while racing to a 21-0 lead, and they were never really challenged despite the final score. Humphrey led the scoring parade with a 79-yard burst on MSU's second play of the game. The big hole was triggered by offensive linemen Cole Sain, Titan Fleischmann and Marcus Wehr.
On MSU's fourth offensive play, Adam Jones got loose behind the blocking of Cedric Jefferson and Connor Moore. Jones sped into the end zone from 40 yards out. Meanwhile, the MSU defense was standing firm against Maine. On the Black Bears first punt attempt, Taki Uluilakepa snuck in to block the kick. Moments later, on just MSU's sixth offensive play, quarterback Tommy Mellott hit Ryan Lonergan with a pass in the end zone to put the Bobcats up by three scores.
Humphrey only carried four times but finished with 110 yards to go with the 141 in MSU's season-opening win at New Mexico and the 101 he gained in a win at Utah Tech.
The Bobcats, now 3-0, got another score from Humphrey on his final run, a 6-yarder to open the second quarter. Jones, who finished with 63 yards, scored again on a 19-yard dash to make it 35-0 midway through the second quarter. Rohan Jones, who played at Maine last season, had a key block to spring Jones.
Overall, the Bobcats ran for 344 yards in front of a sellout crowd of 21,887. Also carrying the ball were Mellott for 66 yards and Jared White for 99 yards on a team-high 15 carries. MSU totaled 526 yards to 373 for the Black Bears (1-1), most of which came after the outcome became obvious.
The final scores for third-ranked MSU came on field goals of 24 and 31 yards by Myles Stansted.
For the first time this season, the Bobcat defense sacked the opposing quarterback. Hunter Parsons got to Maine quarterback Carter Peevy in the opening quarter and just before halftime, Brody Grebe hauled down Peevy as well. The MSU defense was sparked by Rylan Ortt's team-best six tackles. Danny Uluilakepa and Neil Daily chipped in with five each.
When he had time, Peevy was able to throw two scoring passes, one to Montigo Moss and the other to DeClan McKevitt. But he also was picked off once, this time by Bobcat Jackson Harmon late in the fourth quarter.
MSU's Mellott had a fine night, completing his first nine passes. He finished 12 of 15 for 144 yards. Ryan King and Lonyatta Alexander led MSU with three catches each.
The Bobcats have a week off before playing host to Mercyhurst on Sept. 21.
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