Photos: No. 1 Montana State overpowers No. 8 Idaho in FCS playoffs
Mark Fellows of Choteau (right) hands the Montana flag to Brody Grebe.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Mark Fellows of Choteau (right) hands the Montana flag to Brody Grebe.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Elisha Cummings (20) is upended by an MSU defender.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Idaho quarterback Jack Layne (2).TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Adam Jones (right) goes over a play with MSU running backs coach Sam Mix.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott (4) looks for room to run.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU coaches call signals from the sidelines.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU mascot Champ poses with fans.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Idaho quarterback Jack Layne (2) throws the football.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU running back Adam Jones (28) fights for extra yards.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU running back Adam Jones (23) fights for extra yards.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott looks for an open receiver.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Idaho receiver Mark Hamper (15) hauls in a pass.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Taco Dowler (14) finds some room on a punt return.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Fans celebrate an MSU score.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Lonyatta Alexander Jr. (2) celebrates after an MSU touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU tight end Rylan Schlepp (88) hauls in a touchdown over a defender.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott breaks of a long run.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Taco Dowler (14) finds some room on a punt return.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State marching band member Seth Norby sings the national anthem.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State assistant quarterbacks coach Sean Chambers.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State captain Rylan Ortt stands during the coin toss of the Bobcats' game against Idaho in the quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.Tom Wylie / MTN Sports
The Montana State football team takes the field.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State head coach Brent VigenTom Wylie / MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott runs in a touchdown against Idaho in a quarterfinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.Tom Wylie / MTN Sports
Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott carries the ball against Idaho in a quarterfinal game of the FCS playoffs at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.Tom Wylie / MTN Sports
Montana State running back Colson Coon (28) shakes a defender.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State tight end Ryan Lonergan (87) looks for extra yards on a reception.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State wide receiver Taco Dowler (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State wide receiver Taco Dowler celebrates after scoring a touchdown in an FCS quarterfinal playoff game against Idaho in Bozeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.Tom Wylie / MTN Sports
Idaho quarterback Jack Layne throws a pass against Montana State.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Bobcat cheerleaders during a timeout.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen congratulates players as they exit the field following a successful stop.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Idaho lineman Ayden Knapik looks to run after a reception.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott kneels in prayer after the game.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Idaho head coach Jason Eck congratulates Montana State players after the game.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports