In a highly anticipated matchup, the South Dakota Coyotes (11-2-0) will face the undefeated Montana State Bobcats (14-0-0) at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman, Montana. Montana State enters the game on a remarkable 14-game winning streak, showcasing a dominant season with an average of 493.5 yards of total offense per game and scoring an impressive 42.1 points per game. Their defense has also been formidable, allowing just 17.1 points per game. Meanwhile, South Dakota, riding a five-game winning streak, has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, averaging 441.9 yards and 37.2 points per game. Both teams have shown resilience and skill throughout the season, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
South Dakota at Montana State Game Information
Game Date: December 21, 2024
Game Time: 03:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ABC (WLS – Chicago, IL)
Location: Bobcat Stadium (MT), Bozeman, MT
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Montana State Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-0-0
Conference Record: 8-0
Division Record: 13-0
Streak: Won 14
Montana State Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 6909 yards (Avg. 493.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2613 yards (Avg. 186.6 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 4296 yards (Avg. 306.9 yards per game)
Points Scored: 589 points (Avg. 42.1 points per game)
Montana State Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 4221 yards (Avg. 301.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2617 yards (Avg. 186.9 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1604 yards (Avg. 114.6 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 240 points (Avg. 17.1 points per game)
Montana State Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Tommy Mellott, 182 Completions/259 Attempts, 2430 Yards, 28 Touchdowns, 2 Interceptions
Rushing: Scottre Humphrey, 177 Attempts, 1325 Yards, 14 Touchdowns
Receiving: Ty McCullouch, 35 Receptions, 470 Yards, 5 Touchdowns
Tackles: Danny Uluilakepa, 6 Tackles
Sacks: Brody Grebe, 7.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Danny Uluilakepa, 2 Interceptions
South Dakota Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 11-2-0
Conference Record: 7-1
Division Record: 10-1
Streak: Won 5
South Dakota Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 5745 yards (Avg. 441.9 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2857 yards (Avg. 219.8 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2888 yards (Avg. 222.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 484 points (Avg. 37.2 points per game)
South Dakota Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 4062 yards (Avg. 312.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2659 yards (Avg. 204.5 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1403 yards (Avg. 107.9 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 216 points (Avg. 16.6 points per game)
South Dakota Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Aidan Bouman, 194 Completions/283 Attempts, 2723 Yards, 19 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions
Rushing: Charles Pierre Jr., 163 Attempts, 1187 Yards, 15 Touchdowns
Receiving: Carter Bell, 50 Receptions, 753 Yards, 4 Touchdowns
Tackles: Nick Gaes, 15 Tackles
Sacks: Nick Gaes, 9 Sacks
Interceptions: Gary Bryant III, 2 Interceptions
