Photos: Montana State punches ticket to Frisco with win over South Dakota

Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Brody Grebe rushes the passer during an FCS playoff semifinal game at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Tommy Mellott runs during an FCS playoff semifinal game against South Dakota at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Adam Jones runs up the field during an FCS playoff semifinal game against South Dakota in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Scottre Humphrey looks for a hole during an FCS playoff semifinal game against South Dakota in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State fans celebrate in the north end zone of Bobcat Stadium during a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs against South Dakota in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
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Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Lonyatta Alexander Jr. (2) and Scottre Humphrey (22) pose after a touchdown against South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Brody Grebe celebrates a late fumble recovery during an FCS playoff semifinal game against South Dakota in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State football players celebrate toward the end of an FCS playoff semifinal game against South Dakota at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
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Montana State's Danny Uluilakepa celebrates following a 31-17 victory over South Dakota in the FCS playoff semifinals in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. A linebacker, Uluilakepa was lost for the season due to an injury earlier in the year.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State's Adam Jones (23) and Zack Black (50) celebrate after the Bobcats defeated South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports
Montana State plays South Dakota in a semifinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.Slim Kimmel / MTN Sports