Saturday, October 1
Bozeman, MT
1:35 PM
Montana State University
vs
SACRAMENTO STATE (HOMECOMING)
Photo by: R. Dean Hendrickson
Bobcats Host #25 Sacramento State
9/29/2011 10:34:00 AM | Football
MSU faces Hornets in rematch of 125-point 2010 epic
Even a year later, the numbers from Montana State's 64-61 overtime win at Sacramento State in 2010 are breathtaking: 125 combined points (only three in the overtime period), 1,270 combined yards, 160 total plays from scrimmage. The Bobcats led 37-10 at halftime, were caught by the heat of the Sacramento sun and the relentless Hornets offensive attack, and then rallied to tie the game late in regulation and win it in overtime. Each team rides the momentum of a big win this week, the Hornets beating Montana for the first time and the Bobcats becoming the first road team to win on Eastern Washington's red turf. The veteran tandem of quarterback Jeff Fleming and running back Bryan Hilliard leads Sacramento State's offense. The Hornets' defense is led by end Zack Nash, with Ryan McMahon and Todd Davis each averaging 10 tackles a game.
MSU Game Notes vs. Sacramento State
Sac State Game Notes vs. MSU
THIS WEEK'S GAME
KICKOFF: 1:35 pm
SITE: Bozeman, MT
STADIUM: Bobcat Stadium
RADIO: Bobcat Radio Network (Jeff Lasky, Dan Davies, Tyler Wiltgen)
TELEVISION: Max Media Montana (Chris Byers, Mike Callaghan, AJ Donatoni-SL)
FOR OPENERS
• Montana State's win at Eastern Washington was its first at Cheney since 1990
• The Bobcats have rushed for more than 230 yards in three straight games
STADIUM STUFF
• MSU has averaged 32.6 points a game at home since installing FieldTurf in 2008
BIG SKY BULLET POINTS
• Big Sky home teams are 6-2 in conference contests this season
• MSU leads the Big Sky in scoring defense, total defense, and rushing defense
2011 MSU SCHEDULE
Sept 1 at Utah, L, 10-27
Sept 10 UC Davis, W, 38-14
Sept 17 Minot State, W, 43-7
Sept 24 *at Eastern Wash., W, 36-21
Oct 1 *Sacramento St 1:35 pm
Oct 8 *at Portland St 1:05 PT/2:05 MT
Oct 15 *Northern Arizona 1:05 pm
Oct 22 *at Northern Colo. 1:35 pm MT
Oct 29 *Idaho State 12:05 pm
Nov 5 *at Weber St 1:35 pm MT
Nov 19 *Montana 12:05 pm
HIGHLIGHTS
• EWU gained 371 yards against the Bobcats Saturday, the first MSU opponent over 300 yards in 2011
• MSU has three interceptions in the last two games after failing to pick off a pass in the first two outings
• Rob Ash's Bobcats are 4-2 against ranked teams on the road, but just 1-4 against ranked foes in Bobcat Stadium
• Rory Perez's last seven punts have been either fair caught or downed
• MSU averages 477.0 yards and 39.0 points in the last three games
STREAKS
• WR Elvis Akpla has caught a pass in his last 25 straight games
• OG Alex Terrien has started 30 consecutive games
MILESTONES
• Denarius McGhee's 29 career TD passes is fourth in Bobcat history
SHINING
• K Jason Cunningham became the first Bobcat to hit two 50-yard FGs in same game at EWU, earning Big Sky, CFAP and Sports Network Player of Week honors
• RB Cody Kirk has two 100-yard rushing games in last three outings
• DE Caleb Schreibeis earned Big Sky POW honors for his 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks at Eastern Washington
MSU Game Notes vs. Sacramento State
Sac State Game Notes vs. MSU
THIS WEEK'S GAME
KICKOFF: 1:35 pm
SITE: Bozeman, MT
STADIUM: Bobcat Stadium
RADIO: Bobcat Radio Network (Jeff Lasky, Dan Davies, Tyler Wiltgen)
TELEVISION: Max Media Montana (Chris Byers, Mike Callaghan, AJ Donatoni-SL)
FOR OPENERS
• Montana State's win at Eastern Washington was its first at Cheney since 1990
• The Bobcats have rushed for more than 230 yards in three straight games
STADIUM STUFF
• MSU has averaged 32.6 points a game at home since installing FieldTurf in 2008
BIG SKY BULLET POINTS
• Big Sky home teams are 6-2 in conference contests this season
• MSU leads the Big Sky in scoring defense, total defense, and rushing defense
2011 MSU SCHEDULE
Sept 1 at Utah, L, 10-27
Sept 10 UC Davis, W, 38-14
Sept 17 Minot State, W, 43-7
Sept 24 *at Eastern Wash., W, 36-21
Oct 1 *Sacramento St 1:35 pm
Oct 8 *at Portland St 1:05 PT/2:05 MT
Oct 15 *Northern Arizona 1:05 pm
Oct 22 *at Northern Colo. 1:35 pm MT
Oct 29 *Idaho State 12:05 pm
Nov 5 *at Weber St 1:35 pm MT
Nov 19 *Montana 12:05 pm
HIGHLIGHTS
• EWU gained 371 yards against the Bobcats Saturday, the first MSU opponent over 300 yards in 2011
• MSU has three interceptions in the last two games after failing to pick off a pass in the first two outings
• Rob Ash's Bobcats are 4-2 against ranked teams on the road, but just 1-4 against ranked foes in Bobcat Stadium
• Rory Perez's last seven punts have been either fair caught or downed
• MSU averages 477.0 yards and 39.0 points in the last three games
STREAKS
• WR Elvis Akpla has caught a pass in his last 25 straight games
• OG Alex Terrien has started 30 consecutive games
MILESTONES
• Denarius McGhee's 29 career TD passes is fourth in Bobcat history
SHINING
• K Jason Cunningham became the first Bobcat to hit two 50-yard FGs in same game at EWU, earning Big Sky, CFAP and Sports Network Player of Week honors
• RB Cody Kirk has two 100-yard rushing games in last three outings
• DE Caleb Schreibeis earned Big Sky POW honors for his 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks at Eastern Washington
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