BOBCAT GAME DAY NOTEBOOK #9: Cats Face Weber State Short-Handed on Defense

Talon Marsh starts for the Bobcats against Weber State

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BOBCAT GAME DAY NOTEBOOK #9: Cats Face Weber State Short-Handed on Defense

11/8/2025 12:16:00 PM | Football

MSU enters Game #9 without the services of three starters

By: Bill Lamberty

BOZEMAN, Mont. (Nov. 8, 2025) – Montana State plays without a trio of defensive starters today. Interior linemen Paul Brott and Alec Eckert, and cornerback Seth Johnson, are each out with leg injuries. Talon Marsh – last week's star with a "Big Guy" touchdown on an 80-yard interception return – and Zack Black get the nod at defensive tackle. Carson Williams starts at corner opposite Jhase McMillan.

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The most succinct way to match up a pair of football teams is yards per play. Montana State's 6.8 yards per play is 15^th in the FCS, while Weber State's 6.3 yards per play allowed is 103^rd. Montana State's 4.66 yards per play allowed is 11^th, while Weber State's is 4.92 yards per play offensively is 95^th.

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Montana State looks to extend a number of streaks today. The Cats have sold out 30 straight home games, have won seven straight overall, and four straight against Weber State.

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