Photos: Montana State Bobcats edge Idaho Vandals 24-23

A tractor plows snow before Saturday's kickoff between Montana State and Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

A Montana State football fan is bundled prior to Saturday's kickoff against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State president Dr. Waded Cruzado instructs the MSU band prior to Saturday's kickoff. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State football fans braved the snow and chilly temperatures for MSU's game against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Helena native and University of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino paces the sideline Saturday against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Fans watch flames and fireworks as the Montana State Bobcats take the field. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's mascot Champ enters the field. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

The Montana State Bobcats run onto the field for the homecoming game against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State football coach Jeff Choate instructs players during a timeout. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State linebacker Jacob Hadley tackles an Idaho rusher. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Idaho's Isaiah Saunders breaks a tackle from Montana State's Brayden Konkol. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive end Kyle Finch is set prior to the snap against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State football coach Jeff Choate watches a play during Saturday's win over the University of Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Idaho head coach Paul Petrino gestures to an official following a play Saturday in Bozeman. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Former Bozeman High head football coach and current Idaho Vandals' assistant Troy Purcell paces the sideline Saturday in Bozeman. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Troy Andersen jumps over a potential Idaho tackler on his way to a touchdown Saturday. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Troy Andersen celebrates a 35-yard touchdown run against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State linebacker Grant Collins (41) makes a tackle. Collins had a game-high 10 against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State football coach Jeff Choate (back) raises his arms during a fumble. The Idaho Vandals recovered. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State students celebrate a touchdown in the south end zone. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State running back Isaiah Ifanse fights for yardage against the Idaho defense. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Tyrone Fa'anono pressures Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino, but draws a penalty for roughing the quarterback. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Lance McCutcheon hauls in a 37-yard reception Saturday against Idaho.

Montana State's Lance McCutcheon and John D'Agostino celebrate in the end zone. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Lance McCutcheon celebrates a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, but a flag negated the play. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Idaho quarterback Mason Petrino completes a pass Saturday against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Tucker Yates (92) rushes Idaho QB Mason Petrino. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Zach Wright jumps on top of an Idaho running back to make a tackle. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Brayden Konkol makes a tackle to save a potential Idaho touchdown. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive linemen Bryce Sterk (37) and Tucker Yates (92) celebrate a big play by the Bobcats' defense. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen sprints for a 60-yard touchdown against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen sprints for a 60-yard touchdown against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen sprints for a 60-yard touchdown against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen looks to the crowd after scoring a 60-yard touchdown against Idaho. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Travis Jonsen is hit mid-air on a pass attempt. The Idaho Vandals were flagged for targeting on the play. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Travis Jonsen and Idaho cornerback Lloyd Hightower have words after Hightower was called for targeting on Jonsen. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Bryce Sterk (37) hits Idaho QB Mason Petrino on a pass play. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Travis Jonsen and Idaho cornerback Lloyd Hightower have words after Hightower was called for targeting on Jonsen. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)