Photos: Montana State loses heartbreaker to North Dakota State
North Dakota State receiver RaJa Nelson (3) carries the ball against Montana State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) tries to get away from Montana State linebacker Nolan Askelson during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott awaits a snap during a second-round FCS playoff football game against North Dakota State at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State's Scottre Humphrey gains yards during a second-round FCS playoff football game against North Dakota State at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State receiver Ty McCullouch celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State coach Brent Vigen celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State defensive end Brody Grebe (10) rushes the passer against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
A Montana State fan dressed as Santa Claus cheers during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) looks to pass against Montana State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) looks to pass against Montana State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State receiver RaJa Nelson carries the ball against Montana State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State and Montana State play a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) is hit as he throws a pass against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State fans cheer during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State and Montana State play a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) is sacked during a second-round FCS playoff football game against Montana State at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State running back TaMerick Williams (22) carries the ball on a touchdown run against Montana State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State receiver Ty McCullouch (6) carries the ball after making a catch against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Sean Chambers (10) celebrates after a play against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) looks to pass against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) scores a touchdown against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) celebrates a touchdown against North Dakota State during a second-round FCS playoff football game at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) carries the ball against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) throws a pass against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State receiver Clevan Thomas Jr. carries the ball after making a catch against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State receiver Clevan Thomas Jr. (2) celebrates a touchdown with fans during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
A Montana State fan cheers during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State fans cheer during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) throws a pass against Montana State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) hands the ball to running back Scottre Humphrey (22) against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State running back Scottre Humphrey (22) carries the ball against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State running back Scottre Humphrey (22) carries the ball against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) tries to stay inbounds on a run against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State running back TK Marshall (28) carries the ball against Montana State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State running back TK Marshall (28) carries the ball against Montana State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Sean Chambers (10) looks to pass against North Dakota State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller (7) dives across the goal line for a touchdown in overtime against Montana State during a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State running back Scottre Humphrey carries the ball during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
Montana State running back Scottre Humphrey celebrates his touchdown in overtime during the Bobcats' game against North Dakota State in the second round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports
North Dakota State celebrates its win over Montana State in a second-round game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023.Slim Kimmel/MTN Sports