Career and Game-by-Game High School Caught 24 passes for 469 yards (19.5 per catch) with nine touchdowns as a senior... Class 4A All-District 8 First Stats of Key Bobcats Team selection at tight end, and First Team All-Johnson Coun- try... TexasHSFootball.com All-Star... ranked 47th on the Texas 46 Sal Aguilar, LB Top 100 preseason list by InsideTexas.com, and the ninth-ranked 6-0, 200, Fr, RS, Santa Ana, CA (Mater Dei) tight end prospect in the state by Texas-247 Sports... caught 26 Montana State (2018) Has played in each game on special passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns as a junior... two-time teams... his lone tackle came against Wagner.. (2017) Redshirted all-district basketball player, earning All-Johnson County honors at MSU. as a senior... school-record 236 rebounds as a senior. High School Earned First Team All-Trinity League honors at Academics and Personal A community health major... born Mater Dei in the fall of 2016, logging 7.5 sacks... was Mater Curtis Tyrone Amos, Jr., on November 3, 1995 in Fort Worth, Dei’s Defensive MVP. Tex... one of two children of Curtis Sr. and Pauletha Amos... younger sister Kertisa is an accomplished athlete. Academics and Personal Majors in business management... G Rec Yds TD born Salvador Aguilar in Santa Ana, CA... the son of Salvador 2018 8 1 4 0 Aguilar and Sarah Winchester Taylor. 2017 11 4 44 0 2016 8 1 8 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2015 8 0 0 0 2018 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2018 Season Stats 2018 Season Stats WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 WAG 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 1 4 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 0 0 0 CP 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP * 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM

2017 Season Stats WaSt 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 7 Jahque Alleyne, S UND 1 14 0 6-1, 177, Jr, Tr, Virginia Beach, VA (Virginia Tech/Ocean Lakes) WSU 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Honorable Mention All-Big Sky... EWU 0 0 0 team-high fi ve interceptions in his nine games... 27 tackles, three UNC 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 pass breakups, one forced fumble... named MSU’s top defensive KSU 0 0 0 newcomer. NAU 3 30 0 UM 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2018 9 18 13 0 0 5/102 3 0 0 1 0 2016 Season Stats UI Did not play 2018 Season Stats BU 0 0 0 WIU * 0 1 0 0 1/28 0 0 0 0 0 WOU 1 8 0 SDSU Did not play UND 0 0 0 WAG Did not play SAC 0 0 0 PSU * 1 1 0 0 1/27 1 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 EWU * 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 UI * 2 0 0 0 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU Did not play WSU * 2 2 0 0 1/0 1 0 0 0 0 SUU 0 0 0 ISU * 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 UCD 0 0 0 CP * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM Did not play UNC * 2 0 0 0 1/47 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 Troy Andersen, QB 80 Curtis Amos Jr., TE 6-3, 225, So, 1V, Dillon, MT (Beaverhead) 6-0, 240, Sr, 3V, Burleson, TX (Centennial) Montana State (2018) MSU’s fi rst First Team All-Big Sky Montana State (2018) Has played in all 11 games... fi rst catch quarterback since DeNarius McGhee in 2012... started at QB in of 2018 came at Weber State. (2017) Played in all 11 games, nine of MSU’s 11 games... rushed for at least 100 yards in eight catching four passes for 44 yards... gave the MSU offense forma- of those eight starts, 94 in the other... 45-for-74 passing with one tion fl exibility as its move tight end. (2016) Played in nine games TD, one INT in the last four games, for 419 yards... his 19 rush- for the Bobcats... registered one catch (8 yards) as a reserve tight ing TDs is one from MSU’s single-season record... has scored at end... also excelled on kick teams. (2015) Played in eight games, least one toucheown in each start... broke a bone in his hand dur- primarily on special teams... six tackles on kick teams... no of- ing the opener, and played a limited role on defense and at run- fensive statistics. (2014) Redshirted at MSU. ning back in the next two... his 211 rushing yards against Portland State was second-most ever by a Big Sky QB... threw for 107 yards and caught a 32-yard pass at a key moment of that game, as well... 102 rushing yards and a TD against Weber State, the most Academics Enrolled in MSU’s University Studies program. by any FCS player against WSU this season.... threw for 173 Personal Born Keaton Don Anderson in Billings... one of two yards on 16-for-28 passing against ISU... MSU’s Sonny Holland children, including twin sister Mariah, of Gary and Stephanie Offensive MVP. (2017) Big Sky Freshman of the Year, MSU’s Anderson... his grandfather Skip Anderson played football at second in a row.. started games at both running back and line- Colorado State. backer... believed to be MSU’s fi rst true freshman to start his fi rst G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK game at running back since at least 1990... the quickest Bobcat 2018 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 freshman to ever rush for 100 yards in a game... gained 515 yards 2018 S UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK on the ground, third-best on the team and third-most all-time WIU Did not play among MSU freshmen... nine total tackles, one for a loss... scored SDSU Did not play WAG 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 two rushing touchdowns against Montana, fi ve on the season. PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Helped lead Beaverhead to Class A title games as EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a junior and senior, winning the 2016 championship... Class A WSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 All-State quarterback as a junior and senior... All-USA Montana ISU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 First Team Safety and Defensive Player of the Year... Great Falls UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tribune Super-State 2015 and 2016... Southwest Class A Of- UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fensive MVP the past two seasons... threw for 1,403 yards last fall, rushing for 877 and accounting for 30 total touchdowns... 71 tackles with three interceptions and two fumbles recovered... 23 Tristan Bailey, K competed for the track and fi eld and basketball teams. 6-1, 220, Jr, JC, Colorado Springs, CO (Coffeyville JC/Wyo/Rampart) Academics and Personal Maintained a 4.0 grade point average Montana State (2018) STATS FCS and ROOT Big Sky kick throughout his high school career, earning Academic All-State teams Player of the Week for his effort in the opener... 4-for-4 on honors all four years... Class Valedictorian... a mechanical engi- fi eld goals, including a 50-yarder which was the longest ever by neering major... the son of Scott and Nicole Andersen... his father a Bobcat in his debut... scored 14 of MSU’s 26 points... made his played basketball at Eastern Oregon, while sister Holly ran track fi rst eight fi eld goals this season, but has missed three of his last for the Cats... played for Rick Nordahl at Beaverhead High. four.

G Ru Yds TD L C-A-I Yds TD L UT-AT Coffeyville Finished his sophomore season with nine straight 2018 11 161 1199 19 71 96-171-6 907 2 53 2-1 (1 TL&S) fi eld goals converted and 10-of-his-last-11... 11-for-17 on the sea- 2017 11 90 515 5 59 0-0-0 0 0 0 7-2 (1 TL&S) Total 22 251 1714 24 71 96-171-6 907 2 53 9-3 (2 TL&S) son to earn all-conference fi rst team honors... resumed his athletic career at Coffeyville after a year away from football at Colorado 2018 St Ru Yds TD L C-A-I Yds TD L WIU * 24 145 2 26 12-21-1 82 0 17 0-0 State. SDSU 2 3 0 2 0 1-0 (1 TL&S) WAG 3 64 1 57 0 0-0 Wyoming Finished his only season with the Cowboys, 2015, PSU * 22 211 2 66 7-14-0 107 1 53 0-0 2-for-8 on fi eld goals and 28-for-31 on PATs. EWU * 23 94 2 25 12-19-2 156 0 50 1-1 UI * 14 159 2 60 11-21-0 91 0 37 0-0 High School Earned all-state second team honors as a senior at WSU * 11 102 1 71 9-22-2 53 0 12 0-0 ISU * 19 106 1 33 16-28-1 173 0 43 0-0 Rampart High School after fi nishing 10-for-12 on fi eld goal tries CP * 7 104 2 51 7-10-0 54 0 15 0-0 with a 78% touchback rate... earned Specialist MVP honors in UNC * 13 104 3 36 7-12-0 34 1 18 0-0 his league... Colorado Springs Gazette 1st Team All-State, and UM * 23 107 3 20 15-24-0 158 0 45 0-0 Academic Honorable Mention. 2017 St Ru Yds TD L Rec Yds TD UT AT WaSt * 9 33 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal Plans to major in business at MSU... SDSU 2 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 an Academic All-State Honorable Mention choice at Rampart as UND 22 131 2 27 2 -1 0 0 0 WSU 6 13 0 11 1 3 0 0 0 a senior... born Tristan Tyler Bailey in 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona... PSU 8 85 0 59 0 0 0 1 1 one of two children of Shelley and Gary Bailey... his father EWU 7 26 0 12 1 -2 0 2 0 UNC 11 75 1 21 1 2 0 2 0 played soccer at Regis University, his brother Colton played ISU 7 57 0 14 1 43 1 1 0 baseball at Hastings College, and grandfather Lynne Brown KSU 6 19 0 18 0 0 0 NAU * 2 7 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 (1 Sack) played hoops at Oklahoma State. UM 10 64 2 19 0 0 0 0 0 G FG L PAT 2018 11 11-14 50 24-27 14 Keaton Anderson, DB 2018 Season Stats WIU 4-4 50 2-2 6-0, 180, Fr, RS, Billings, MT (Senior) SDSU 0-0 - 1-2 WAG 2-2 37 4-5 Montana State (2018) Logged tackles against Wagner and We- PSU 1-1 29 4-5 ber State... two tackles against ISU. (2017) Redshirt at MSU. EWU 1-2 31 2-2 UI 1-1 42 3-3 High School Helped Senior to its fi rst Class AA state title in WSU 1-1 27 3-3 more than 30 years as a senior, with the Broncs fi nishing 13-0... ISU 1-3 20 2-2 CP 0-1 - 7-7 First Team Class AA All-State as a safety in 2015 and 2016, UNC 0-0 - 5-5 earning Defensive MVP honors last fall... picked off six passes, UM 0-0 - 3-3 returning two for touchdowns, as a senior... two-time state runner-up in the long jump and high jump for the Billings Senior track squad... two-time honor roll student. 39 Chase Benson, DL 97 Wilson Brott, TE 6-4, 265, So, 1V, Helena, MT (Helena) 6-6, 265, Sr, 3V, Billings, MT (West) Montana State (2018) Logged four tackles in fi rst career start Montana State (2018) Played in all 11 games with one catch. vs. WIU... three tackles off the bench at SDSU... one tackle each (2017) First catch as a Bobcat was TD at UND... played in all 11 vs. Wagner, PSU... 16 tackles on the season. (2017) Played in all games. (2016) Played in one game as a reserve offensive tackle 11 games, logging recording 12 tackles, including eight solos, after transitioning from tight end in the spring. (2015) Limited two for a loss, and 1.5 sacks... hurried the quarterback twice... action as a reserve tight end. (2014) Redshirted. fi rst career sack came in debut at Washington State. (2016) High School Threw for 738 yards and rushed for 55 more as a Redshirted. senior quarterback for Billings West in 2013. High School Selected for the Montana Shrine Game... an All- Academics and Personal A health and human performance USA Montana First Team choice, logging six sacks in seven major... born Wilson Curtis Brott in Billings... one of three games with 22 quarterback hurries... earned 2014 and 2015 Great children of Curt and Gina Brott... his father played basketball at Falls Tribune Superstate honors. MSU Billings, and his grandfather Richard Brott played hoops at Academics and Personal An exercise science major... born Denver... worked for Martel Construction in the off-season... his Chase Michael Benson in Helena... one of three children of Dave brother Mitch is a Bobcat offensive lineman. and Brandi Benson. G Rec Yds TD 2018 10 1 15 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2017 7 1 12 1 2018 11 11 8 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016 1 0 0 0 2017 10 8 4 2/-6 1.5/6 0 0 2 0 0 0 2015 1 0 0 0

2018 Season Stats 2018 Season Stats WIU * 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU 0 0 0 SDSU 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 WAG 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 PSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 UI 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 WSU 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 ISU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 0 0 0 CP 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 1 15 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 UM 0 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0

2017 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF Bk Sf 2017 Season Stats WaSt 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 UND 0 2 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 1 12 1 WSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 EWU 2 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 ISU 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 KSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 UM 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0

63 Mitch Brott, OT 6-6, 290, Jr, 2V, Billings, MT (West) 35 Balue Chapman, LB 6-1, 205, So, 1V, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman) Montana State (2018) Earned 2nd Team All-Big Sky for an- Montana State (2018) Played with no stats vs. WIU, when an choring the offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the Big injury knocked him out of the next four games... played without Sky while producing 12 100-yard rushing games... has started 40 stats against EWU, UI. (2017) Linebacker and special teams straight games at tackle... blocked his fi rst fi eld goal and caught standout... injured in seventh game. (2016) Redshirted... was his fi rst pass vs. UNC... named MSU’s Offensive Lineman of the named the team’s top defensive scout following the season. Year. (2017) Started all 11 games at right tackle. (2016) Fresh- man All-America... enjoyed an exceptional freshman season, High School Named Montana Gatorade Player of the Year as a starting seven games at right tackle and four games at left. (2015) senior in 2015 after helping lead the Bozeman Hawks to a state Redshirted at MSU. championship... registered 5.5 sacks and 27 quarterback hurries, earning all-state honors... High School First Team all-conference and second team all- state... chosen for Montana Shrine Game. Academics and Personal A civil engineering major... one of two children of Bret and Kari Chapman... born Balue Wryder Chap- Academics and Personal Construction engineering technol- man in Bozeman... his father played football for the Bobcats... ogy major... one of three children of Curt and Gina Brott... father former prep teammates include Miami (Ohio) football player played basketball at MSU Billings, grandfather Richard Brott Payton O’Reilly, UM Western’s Brady Schulz, and North Dakota played hoops at Denver... brother Wilson is a Bobcat tight end. State baseball star Bennett Hostetler. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FR BK S 2018 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 Grant Collins, LB 2017 7 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6-4, 240, Sr, 3V, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman)

2018 Season Stats Montana State (2018) STATS FCS National Defensive Player WIU * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 of the Week for his 12-tackle, two-forced fumble effort in his SDSU Did not play WAG Did not play fi nal Cat-Griz game... also Big Sky Defensive Player of the PSU Did not play Week... Honorable Mention All-Big Sky... recovered one of the EWU Did not play UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fumbles he forced in that game, and helped on the tackle that set WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 up MSU’s winning goal-line stand... missed the opener but has ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 started the last fi ve games... four tackles against Wagner... 11 CP * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tackles against Weber, second-highest total of his career... Big UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sky Player of the Week for his work in the Cat-Griz game. (2017) 2017 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S String of 28 straight starts snapped when he was lost for season WaSt 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 during EWU game... logged season-high 11 tackles against We- SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ber State... was pacing for his best season at the time of his injury. WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2016) Started all 11 games at the Buck position... his 5.5 tackles- PSU 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 for-loss were third on the team and 2.0 sacks tied for second... UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 season-high eight tackles at Montana, with 0.5 TFL and one ISU Did not play KSU Did not play hurry... sacks against Bryant and North Dakota. (2015) Started NAU Did not play all 11 games at middle linebacker... season-high 15 tackles vs. UM Did not play Montana... two sacks against NAU... forced a Sac State fumble... 1.5 tackles-for-loss vs. SUU. (2014) Redshirted... MSU’s Top Defensive Scout. 8 Jalen Cole, DB High School Helped lead Bozeman High to an undefeated state 5-8, 150, So, 1V, Carson, CA (Mater Dei) championship in 2013, earning USA Today Montana Defensive Montana State (2018) Has played in 10 games... 12 tackles in Player of the Year honors... Class AA Co-Defensive MVP, First last two games... two tackles in each of WIU, PSU and EWU... Team All-State and Great Falls Tribune Superstate choice... cho- one TFL vs. PSU. (2017) Played in fi nal seven games, starting sen for the Montana Shrine and the Mon-Dak All-Star games. once... two tackles and a pass breakup vs. Idaho State. Academics A mechanical engineering major... born Grant High School Three-year starter at one of the nation’s top prep William Collins in Fairfax, Va... one of two children of Shane programs, where he helped lead Mater Dei to a 13-1 mark last and Lisa Collins... his sister Averie stars for the Stanford soccer fall and a top-three national ranking... rated a three-star recruit... team... former prep teammates include current Bobcat Callahan two-time All-Trinity, two-time all-state, two-time All-CIF and O’Reilly and his brother Payton, who plays football at Miami two-time All-County... recorded 39 tackles, including 3.5 for a (Ohio)... his father played football and was a standout in the shot loss, with two interceptions and two pass breakups as a senior... put at Arizona State, and also played in the NFL... his grandfa- three-time honor roll student. ther, Don Collins, was a long-time MSU professor. Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... the G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 10 37 35 4 0.5 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 son of Jason Cole and Ebony Charles-Cole, and Aisha Scott... 2017 6 16 18 3.5 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 played for Bruce Rollinson at Mater Dei. 2016 11 27 21 5.5 2.0 0 3 2 0 3 0 0 2015 11 46 42 5.0 1.0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2018 10 19 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 2018 Season Stats 2017 6 9 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 WIU Did not play SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 Season Stats WAG * 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG Did not play UI * 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 4 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 6 7 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 UI 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 CP * 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UNC * 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 3 9 1 0.5 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 CP 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2017 Season UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S UM * 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt * 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 SDSU * 2 3 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S UND * 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 WaSt Did not play WSU * 9 2 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU Did not play PSU * 2 3 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 UND Did not play EWU * 1 5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU Did not play UNC Did not play PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU Did not play EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU Did not play UNC * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU Did not play ISU 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 UM Did not play KSU 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016 SeasonUT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2016 UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S UI * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 UI Did not play BU * 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 BU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOU * 2 2 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 UND * 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC * 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC Did not play NAU * 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 EWU Did not play SUU * 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUU Did not play UCD * 5 1 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UCD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 1 7 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM Did not play

2015 Season UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S FLC * 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 EWU * 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP * 4 5 0.5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 57 Tyrone Fa’anono, DE NAU * 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-2, 280, Sr, 3V, Oxnard, CA (Oaks Christian) SAC * 4 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 PSU * 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Earned 2nd Team All-Big Sky honors... ETSU * 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 started the season with seven tackles, one sack vs. WIU... logged SUU * 1 8 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a sack against Wagner and a TFL against Idaho... celebrated ISU * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 8 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Senior Day in style, snagging his fi rst career interception, record- ing a tackle behind the line of scrimmage, and forced a fumble... earned MSU’s Bill Kollar Defensive Player of the Year Award based on a vote by his teammates. (2017) Started eight times, 43 Walker Cozzie, LB missing ISU to injury... named MSU’s Don Hass Most Inspira- 6-0, 210, Jr, 2V, Helena, MT (Capital) tionsl Player... played both tackle and end... season-high eight Montana State (2018) Started the fi rst three games, played in tackles against Weber State. (2016) MSU’s returning starter at all 11... logged nine tackles, one for a loss, in his fi rst career start defensive end. (2015) Started eight games, playing in all 11... vs. WIU... led the team with fi ve tackles against Wagner... played three of his 24 tackles were sacks, one other came behind the in all 11 games. (2017) Reserve linebacker who saw consider- line... career-high six tackles against Sacramento State. (2014) able action on kick teams while taking regular turns at the Mike Played in 12 games as a true freshman, logging a dozen tackles, linebacker spot... multiple tackles in four games. (2016) Played in 2.5 for a loss, with one sack... that came against Weber State... six games, primarily on special teams... registered one tackle and three quarterback hurries, and forced a Weber State fumble. one recovered fumble.. (2015) Redshirted at MSU. High School A two-time All-Maramonte League selection, earn- High School First team all-conference and all-state special ing conference defensive lineman of the year honors... Ventura teams player... fi rst team all-conference and second team all-state Star First Team All-County and All-CIF selection... played in linebacker... four-time academic all-state. AIGA Foundation All-Poly All-Star Game... 45 tackles and seven Academics and Personal Majors in exercise science... born sacks on the season. Walker Jaysen Cozzie in Helena... one of two children of Brad Academics and Personal A psychology major... born Tyrone and Kristen Cozzie... his father played football at Carroll... Samuelu Fa’anono in California... one of fi ve children of Sam worked for Dick Anderson Construction in the summer months. and Joyce Fa’anono... has worked for the Bozeman Boys & Girls Club, and as security for events in the Fieldhouse. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 8 13 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2017 9 10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 10 36 17 5.5 2.5 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 2016 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2017 10 20 20 6 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2016 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 Season Stats 2015 11 15 9 4 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 WIU * 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 12 7 6 2.5 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 SDSU * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 Season Stats WAG 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU * 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI * 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 3 1 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 4 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP * 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season Stats UNC * 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 WaSt 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season Stats UND 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 5 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 2 3 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU Did not play UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU * 1 2 0.5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2016 Season Stats 2017 Season Stats UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOU Did not play UND 0 1 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND Did not play WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC Did not play PSU 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 NAU Did not play EWU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 WSU Did not play UNC 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU Did not play ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUU Did not play KSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 UCD Did not play NAU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM Did not play UM 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2015 Season Stats FLC * 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Greg Filer III, CB NAU * 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-0, 170, Jr, JC, Compton, CA (Compton College) SAC * 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Honorable Mention All-Big Sky... has ETSU * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 started the last seven games... leads the team with eight pass SUU * 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 breakups... one tackle in debut vs. WIU... fi rst career start came ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 against EWU, when he made six tackles, including one for a UM 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 loss... also picked off a pass and broke up another... his second in- 2014 Season Stats ASU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 terception of the season, which came against Weber, was MSU’s BHSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fi rst pick-six of the season... tipped a Northern Colorado pass that UCA 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 was intercepted by his roommate Jahque Alleyne. EWU 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND Did not play Compton College Unanimous All-American Metro League 1st SAC 0 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UCD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Team and All-California Region IV 1st team choice... picked off WSU 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 fi ve passes at Compton, with 39 tackles and a forced fumble. CP 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 High School Graduated from Paramount High in 2015, play- ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ing there as a senior (2014)... also played at Long Beach Jordan SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2012-13) and Compton High (2011). Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... both Gregory Filer III in 1997 in Compton, California... one of six 99 Marcus Ferriter, DE children of Gregory Filer Jr. and Dana Mitchell... his brother John 6-3, 245, Jr, 2V, Butte, MT (Central) Ross III played at the University of Washington and is with the Montana State (2018) Played in all 11 games... single tackles Cincinnati Bengals. against SDSU, PSU, and two vs. EWU. (2017) Reserve defen- G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 10 23 7 1 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 sive end... forced a KSU fumble... two tackles in Cat-Griz game (2016) Played in all 11 games, starting the fi rst seven... logged 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S WIU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 tackles, including four for a loss and one sack... his sack came SDSU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 against Sacramento State... recovered a Western Oregon fumble... WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 season-high six tackles at Sac State.. (2015) Redshirted at MSU. PSU 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 5 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 High School Earned First Team all-Class A honors for Butte UI * 6 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Central as a senior in 2014... started 40 straight games in high ISU * 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 school... older brother Marcus was a thrower for the MSU track CP * 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 and fi eld squad. UM * 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal An electrical engineering major... born Marcus Patrick Ferriter in Gillette, Wyoming... one of three children of Dan and Leann Ferriter...his brother Sean starred for 53 Kyle Finch, DL the Bobcat track squad as a thrower. 6-4, 240, So, 1V, Dillon, MT (Beaverhead Co.) G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S Montana State (2018) Played in all 10 games... one assisted 2018 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 11 3 7 0.5 0.5 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 tackle, behind the line, in opener... single tackles against EWU,

2018 Season Stats ISU, UNC. (2017) Played in six games as reserve lineman and WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 long snapper. (2016) Redshirted at MSU. SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Chosen for the 2015 Shrine Game... helped Dillon PSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to state Class A titles in 2013 and ‘14, and a runner-up fi nish in EWU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015... logged 99 tackles... a team captain who was conference WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 defensive MVP. ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Academics A mechanical engineering major... born Kyle James Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... born Finch in Dillon... one of two children of Nate and Kim Finch, Ty”Reese Gibson in 1999 in Los Angeles... one of fi ve children Dillon-area ranchers... his father played football at Montana, an of Keisha and Nate Gibson... his twin brother Ty’Rhae also plays uncle Aaron played at CSU, and a cousin, Christopher Finch, for the Cats. played hockey at Amherst. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 11 2 3 0.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S SDSU Did not play WIU 0 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG Did not play SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU Did not play WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU Did not play PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI Did not play EWU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU Did not play UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU Did not play WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP Did not play ISU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC Did not play CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 UM Did not play UNC 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

12 Ty’Rhae Gibson, CB 42 R.J. Fitzgerald, FB 6-0, 160, Fr, HS, Lawndale, CA (Paramount) 5-10, 215, So, 1V, Dillon, MT (Beaverhead Co.) Montana State (2018) Has played in three games at corner. Montana State (2018) Logged one-half tackle on kick teams vs. (2017) Redshirted at MSU. WIU... played in fi rst four games, missed the last six with injury. High School A starting receiver and defensive back at Para- (2017) Played in six games as special teams ace... also saw time mount High School... previously started at both positions for at fullback, carrying one time for one yard. Inglewood High School. High School Helped lead Beaverhead County to Class A State Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... born Championships in 2014 and 2016... two-time First Team Class A Ty”Rhae Ke’Shonne Gibson in 1999 in Los Angeles... one of fi ve All-State linebacker, fi rst team all-conference at fullback... South- children of Keisha and Nate Gibson... his twin brother Ty’Rese ern A Defensive MVP as a senior, when he registered 106 tackles also plays for the Cats. to go along with 700 rushing yards... 2015 all-state catcher for the G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S Dillon Cubs American Legion baseball team... helped the Beaver- 2018 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 head basketball team to 2016 state title... Academic All-State four 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S times. WIU Did not play SDSU Did not play Academics Enrolled in University Studies... born Robert Jon WAG Did not play Fitzgerand in Dillon... one of four children of Greg and Keeley PSU Did not play Fitzgerald... his father and uncle (John Fitzgerald) played football EWU Did not play UI Did not play at Montana... his grandfather Jon Konen played football at West- WSU Did not play ern Montana. ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP Did not play G Ru Yds TD L UT AT UNC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2018 Season Stats WIU 0 0 0 0 0 1 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 0 1 0 17 Tadan Gilman, LB PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-0, 205, Fr, RS, Kalispell, MT (Glacier) EWU Did not play UI Did not play Montana State (2018) Has played in all 10 games on kick WSU Did not play ISU Did not play teams. (2017) Redshirted at MSU. CP Did not play High School Selected for the 2017 Mon-Dak and Montana UNC Did not play UM Did not play Shrine games... USA Today All-Montana 2nd Team in 2015 and 1st Team in 2016... Great Falls Tribune SuperState as a senior... Academic All-State in 2014-15-16... team captain as a senior... 13 Ty’Rese Gibson, CB his team fi nished second in the state in 2016 and won the 2014 6-0, 160, Fr, HS, Lawndale, CA (Paramount) state title... earned all-state honors at quarterback (1st team) and punter (2nd team) in 2016... named his team’s Alpha Male Montana State (2018) Played in opener, but not since. Award... also all-state in basketball. High School A starting receiver and defensive back at Para- Academics Majors in exercise science. mount High School... previously started at both positions for Inglewood High School. Personal The son of Mark and Tiffany Gilman... his father played football at Nebraska, grandfather Thomas Gilman played at North Dakota, and uncle Wade Rademacher starred for the Bobcats in the ‘90s... former prep teammates include MSU’s Josh Hill and Patrick O’Connell of Mary. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 11 4 1 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 2 1 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Jacob Hadley, Buck 7 JoJo Henderson, S 6-5, 220, So, Sq, Billings, MT (Central) 6-2, 195, Jr, 1V, Salt Lake City, UT (Snow College/Olympus) Montana State (2018) Three tackles vs. WIU in fi rst game since Montana State (2018) Three tackles and a pass breakup in 2015... logged his fi rst career sack at PSU, one TFL against East- opener... career-high six tackles at SDSU... three tackles, one ern... missed the Idaho State and Cal Poly games with an injury. PB vs. Wagner... started against Idaho, Weber... multiple tackles (2017) Injured during the Sonny Holland Spring Scrimmage... in the last six games. (2017) Starting safety in fi rst four games, transitioned to from safety linebacker in the off-season. (2016) injured vs. Weber... returned for season’s fi nal two games. Redshirted at MSU. Snow Recorded 54 tackles (34 solo) in eight games as a freshman High School 2015 Montana Shrine Game selection... chosen for at Snow College in 2016... broke up 10 passes. the 2015 First Team All-USA Montana... four interceptions as a Lamar Redshirted in 2015. corner... also played receiver. High School Played for the North squad in the Blue-Grey All- Academics Enrolled in University Studies. America Bowl in Tampa in 2015... two-time all-region choice Personal Born Jacob Leary Hadley in Billings... one of four who was team MVP as a junior and senior... helped lead Olympus children of Justin and Brook Hadley... uncles John Hadley (Dick- to 10-2 record and regional co-championship as a junior in 2013, inson State) and Joe Hadley (Carroll) played college football... when the team advanced to the state semifi nals... rushed for 965 has worked as an electrician’s aid in the summer. yards as a running back at Olympus High as a senior in 2015... G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S scored 11 touchdowns, seven on the ground... logged 116 tackles, 2018 9 7 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 three for a loss, that season after getting 58 the year before... 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S intercepted 22one pass as a senior, four as a junior... also lettered WIU * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 in basketball and track and fi eld. SDSU * 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal A business major... born Joseph Mi- PSU * 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 chael Henderson in Detroit... one of six children of Joe Hender- EWU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 son and Carol Cannon-Henderson... his father was a star running WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 back at Iowa State and enjoyed a seven-year NFL career... his ISU Did not play CP Did not play step-mother Carol was a nationally-recognized gymnast... played UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 at Lamar with Brendan Longley and at Snow with Garret Boles, UM 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 both now with the Denver Broncos... has worked as a personal trainer, the occupation of his father and step-mother.

44 Daniel Hardy, LB G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK S 2018 10 16 12 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 6-3, 205, So, JC, Beaverton, OR (Siskiyous/Valley Catholic) 2017 5 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Montana State (2018) Played in all 10 games, primarily on kick 2018 Season Stats teams but with increasing responsibilities in scrimmage situa- WIU 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 tions... single tackles against SDSU, Wagner... fi rst TFL came WAG * 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 against UNC. PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Siskiyous Registered 66 tackles, 12.5 for a loss, and nine sacks UI * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 as a freshman in 2017... forced three fumbles, recovered one. WSU * 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Starred in football and basketball at Valley Catho- CP 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 lic... all-state receiver and linebacker as a senior... played in UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association’s All-Star basketabll series. Academics and Personal Enrolled in business with a marketing emphasis... born in 1998 in Portland... one of eight children of Wilbert and Ali Hardy. 2017 Season UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK Academics and Personal An ag business major... born Michael WaSt * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scott Jobman in Scottsbluff, Nebraska... one of two children of UND 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Randall and Christy Jobman... his father played football at Ne- WSU * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 braska, his mother basketball at Nebraska Wesleyan. PSU Did not play EWU Did not play UNC Did not play G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK ISU Did not play 2018 11 32 24 3 0.5 0 2 1 0 1 0 KSU Did not play 2017 11 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 Season Stats UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU * 2 3 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 WAG 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Isaiah Ifanse, RB EWU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-10, 190, Fr, HS, Bellevue, WA (Bellevue) UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 2 4 0.5 0.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Honorable Mentiona All-Big Sky... the ISU * 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 only game he didn’t start, Idaho, was a formation situation... CP * 5 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UNC * 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 joined Troy Andersen as fi rst true freshman running backs to start UM * 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 their Bobcat debuts since 1956... fecame only the second Bobcat 2017 Season UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK freshman to rush for over 100 yards as early as his third game WaSt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 with 146 yards vs. Wagner...became the fi rst Bobcat freshman SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to gain 100 rushing yards twice in his fi rst four games, and the WSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 second to rush for 100+ in consecutive games, by gaining exactly PSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 against Portland State... after missing practice all week UNC 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 against Idaho, rushed 13 times for 53 yards and a TD against ISU * 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the Vandals... burst out for an MSU freshman record 227 yards KSU * 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 against Cal Poly. UM * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Named Washington’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2017, also landing all-league and all-state honors at Bellevue High... played on three conference title teams and rushed for 28 Logan Jones, RB 2,468 yards and 44 touchdowns at Bellevue... 5-7, 170, Sr, 3V, Kalispell, MT (Glacier) Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... born Montana State (2018) Made his 2018 debut with a pair of car- Isaiah Tanimola Ifanse in Olympia, Washington, in 2000... one ries at Idaho State... seven carries for 34 yards against Cal Poly, of four children of Jennifer and Joe Ifanse... has offi ciated fl ag four for 36 against UNC... caught two passes against Cal Poly football games in summer months. and three against UNC, including one TD catch in each game. G Ru Yds TD L Re Yds TD (2017) Played in all 11 games, starting fi ve... MSU’s Ken Amato 2018 11 154 843 7 74 8 92 1 Kick Teams MVP... rushed for 106 yards, scoring a touchdown at 2018 Season Stats North Dakota... season-high 31 yards at UNC... caught a 22-yard WIU * 5 11 0 4 0 0 0 pass against Kennesaw. (2016) Played in seven games, rushing SDSU * 3 4 0 4 0 0 0 WAG * 23 146 1 73 5 72 1 six times for 39 yards and catching one pass against Sacramento PSU * 19 100 2 16 0 0 0 State for 65 yards... his 10 kickoff returns and 251 return yards EWU * 8 31 0 13 2 15 0 UI 13 53 1 9 0 0 0 were each team highs. (2015) Played in all 11 games. WSU * 11 21 0 16 0 0 0 High School A Great Falls Tribune Superstate selection in both ISU * 19 120 0 41 0 0 0 CP * 22 227 3 74 0 0 0 2013 and 2014... chosen for the Badlands Bowl and the Montana UNC * 16 67 0 12 1 5 0 Shrine Game... fi rst team all-state selection. UM * 15 63 0 9 0 0 0 Academics and Personal A construction engineering technology major... born

91 Michael Jobman, LB G Ru Yds TD Rec Yds TD KR Yds TD 6-4, 235, So, 1V, Huntley Project, MT (Huntley Project) 2018 3 13 73 0 5 39 2 2 54 0 2017 9 25 96 1 3 19 0 4 67 0 Montana State (2018) Five tackles, one-half behind the line, in 2016 7 6 39 1 1 65 0 10 251 0 starting debut at Mike vs. Western Illinois... fi ve more tackles at 2015 9 2 12 0 0 0 0 11 280 1 SDSU... six tackles, half-TFL at Weber... seven tackles, one TFL, 2018 Season Stats WIU Did not play vs. ISU... career-high nine tackles vs. Cal Poly. (2017) Started SDSU Did not play the last four games at Buck... fi ve tackles against Idaho State, a WAG Did not play season high. (2016) Redshirted. PSU Did not play EWU Did not play High School A 2015 Great Falls Tribune Superstate Team UI Did not play WSU Did not play choice... selected for 2016 Montana Shrine Game... rushed for ISU 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 over 1,000 yards as a running back... logged 51 solo tackles, CP 7 34 0 2 19 1 1 35 0 UNC 4 36 0 3 20 1 1 19 0 seven for a loss, as a linebacker. UM 8 47 1 1 23 0 1 73 0 2017 Season Stats WaSt * 1 -1 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 85 Kevin Kassis, WR SDSU * 7 27 0 0 -5 0 0 0 0 6-0, 195, Jr, 2V, El Dorado, CA (Oak Ridge) UND * 4 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 0 0 0 1 -3 0 1 20 0 Montana State (2018) Elected team captain... leads MSU with PSU * 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 catches, 505 receiving yards... has caught three of MSU’s EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 UNC 8 31 0 1 5 0 1 15 0 seven touchdown passes this season... team-high fi ve catches for ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 yards in opener vs. WIU... 69-yard kick return in that game KSU 4 15 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 1 -10 0 0 0 0 was MSU’s longest since 2015... also returned a punt for 32 UM 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 yards... nine catches, 126 yards and two TDs against Wagner, his 2016 Season Stats second career 100-yard game... 53-yard TD catch against PSU UI Did not play was second-longest of career... fi ve carries for 58 yards combined BRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOU 5 33 1 0 0 0 in last two games. (2017) Started last seven games... 21 catches, UND 0 0 0 0 0 0 270 yards, two touchdown catches, all second on the team... fi ve SAC 1 6 0 1 65 0 catches for 48 yards at UNC... rushed eight times for 65 yards, NAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 61 0 WEB 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 48 0 including a 22-yarder against Portland State. (2016) His 514 all- EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 142 0 purpose yards was 10th-most in history by a Bobcat freshman... SUU Did not play UCD Did not play caught nine passes for 152 yards, including 103 yards against UM Did not play UND... his 100-yard receiving game was the fi rst by a Bobcat 2015 Season Stats freshman since Tanner Bleskin in 2010... returned a punt 47 yards FLC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 against Weber, and a kick 41 yards against Sac State. EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Enjoyed a 1,000-yard receiving season with 10 NAU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 touchdowns as a senior... fi rst team all-league and all-metro. PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 179 1 ETSU 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal A business major... born Kevin Jacob UND 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 26 0 Kassis in El Dorado Hills, California... one of three children of SUU 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 75 0 Steve and Gina Kassis... former prep teammate Ian Book plays ISU Did not play UM Did not play football at Notre Dame.

G Ru Yds TD Rec Yds TD KR Yds TD PR Yds TD 2018 11 6 60 0 44 505 3 8 191 0 7 92 0 10 Travis Jonsen, QB 2017 11 7 65 0 21 280 2 0 0 0 10 40 0 2016 10 1 4 0 9 152 0 10 205 0 12 153 0 6-2, 210, Jr, JC, Fullerton, CA (Riverside CC/Oregon/Servite) 2018 Season Stats Montana State (2018) A versatile offensive player, lining up WIU * 0 0 0 5 33 0 3 116 0 2 36 0 at receiver and quarterback... four catches with a pass thrown SDSU * 0 0 0 3 74 0 4 47 0 0 0 0 WAG * 0 0 0 9 126 2 0 0 0 1 39 0 against Western Illinois... has rushed eight times for 91 yards and PSU * 0 0 0 2 57 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 two touchdowns, including 50 yards vs. EWU and 49 vs. UNC... EWU * 0 0 0 2 24 0 1 28 0 2 22 0 UI * 0 0 0 3 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 multiple catches in four games... 4-for-5 passing on season. WSU * 0 0 0 4 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ISU * 0 0 0 7 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Riverside Threw for 372 yards and four touchdowns on 26-for- CP * 1 33 0 6 33 0 0 0 0 1 -5 0 48 passing at Riverside College in 2018... rushed for 425 yards UNC * 4 25 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 15 0 and three touchdowns on 38 carries. UM * 0 0 0 2 24 0 0 0 0 1 -2 0 2017 Season Stats Oregon (2015) Began classes in the spring after graduating WaSt 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 from high school early and showed well in UO’s spring game... SDSU 1 5 0 4 40 0 0 0 0 1 -1 0 UND * 0 0 0 2 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 an early-season injury forced an early end to his season. (2016) WSU * 1 5 0 2 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Redshirted. (2017) Competed in the spring before leaving the PSU * 1 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 program. EWU * 1 1 0 2 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 0 0 0 5 48 0 0 0 0 3 13 0 High School Third-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the coun- ISU * 0 0 0 1 21 0 0 0 0 2 17 0 KSU * 0 0 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 1 -1 0 try, and 10th overall prospect in California and 49th nationally NAU * 0 0 0 2 50 1 0 0 0 1 12 0 by Rivals.com at Servite High School in Anaheim, California... UM * 3 27 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 threw for 3,361 yards and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 2,133 2016 Season Stats yards and 26 scores at Servite. UI Did not play BRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 6 0 Academics and Personel A liberal studies major. WOU 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 0 UND 0 0 0 4 103 0 2 33 0 2 4 0 G Ru Yds TD C-A-I Yds TD L Rec Yds TD SAC 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 63 0 1 0 0 2018 8 18 91 2 1-2-0 2 0 2 14 134 0 NAU 0 0 0 1 20 0 3 65 0 1 17 0 WEB 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 47 0 2018 Season Stats EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU * 4 17 0 0-1-0 0 0 0 4 17 0 SUU 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 5 5 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 3 9 0 UCD 0 0 0 2 18 0 0 0 0 1 25 0 WAG Did not play UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 2 27 0 PSU 1 29 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 1 29 0 EWU * 1 50 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 1 50 0 UI * 1 13 0 1-1-0 2 0 2 2 6 0 WSU * 7 45 1 0-0-0 0 0 0 1 12 0 ISU * 5 28 1 0-0-0 0 0 0 2 11 0 CP * 5 32 1 2-2-0 19 1 17 0 0 0 UNC * 6 49 1 1-1-0 12 0 12 0 0 0 UM * 1 1 0 0-0-0 0 0 0 11 101 0 2017 Season Stats 76 Lewis Kidd, OT WaSt * 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-6, 305, So, 1V, Fridley, MN (Totino-Grace) SDSU * 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Started all 11 games at right guard... has WSU * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 also played right tackle. (2017) Played in 11 games, starting last PSU * 6 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 EWU * 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fi ve at guard. (2016) Redshirted. UNC * 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ISU * 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Earned second team all-state honors in Minnesota KSU * 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 as a senior... named his conference’s most valuable offensive line- NAU * 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 man as a senior... also competed in basketball and track. UM * 9 7 0.5 0.5 0 1 1 0 0 0 2016 Season Stats Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... a UI Did not play two-year honor roll selection in high school, when he also com- BRY 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 peted in his school’s anti-bullying organization... born Tyrone UND 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lewis Kidd in Minneapolis... one of four children of Tyrone and SAC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SueAnne Kidd... his brother Joey played football at Saint John’s NAU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Minnesota). EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUU 4 3 1/9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UCD 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 4 2 1/5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Braydon Konkol, S 6-2, 205, Jr, 2V, Belgrade, MT (Belgrade) Montana State (2018) Honorable Mention All-Big Sky.. leads 95 Derek Marks, DL the team with 78 total tackles... splits time between safety and 6-1, 250, Jr, 2V, Belgrade, MT (Belgrade) linebacker... team-high nine tackles in his return to safety, with Montana State (2018) Played in all 11 games as reserve defen- a sack and a hurry against WIU... also picked off one pass and sive end... has been in on at least one tackle-for-loss in six of the broke up another... seven tackles vs. SDSU... started at linebacker last seven games... recovered the fumble that clinched the Cat- against Idaho, logging fi ve tackles, one for a loss... 13 tackles as Griz win... three tackles in fi ve different games. (2017) Helped LB at Weber State... 14 tackles against Cal Poly. (2017) Started anchor MSU’s line as a versatile performer, playing inside and all 11 games at Will... MSU’s Rob Higgs Toughness Award win- out... logged sacks in three straight early-season games. (2016) ner for playing through injuries during the season... 12 tackles After missing opener as possible redshirt he played in the sea- against Kennesaw State, 11 at Washington State, and season-high son’s fi nal 10... started the fi nal two games, each Bobcat wins... 16 against UM... picked off passes at UND and NAU. (2016) recorded at least one tackle in eight of his 10 games... logged 1.5 Played in 10 games, starting the fi nal two games against UC tackles for loss, including a sack, at Montana... hurried the quar- Davis and Montana... logged six tackles, including one for a loss, terback twice against UC Davis. in the season fi nale against the Grizzlies... seven tackles, one for High School Named 2015 Central A Defensive Player of the a loss, at Southern Utah. (2015) Redshirted at MSU. Year... selected for Montana Shrine Game High School A versatile athlete who starred at defensive back Academics An English major... born Derek Lee Marks in Boze- and as a dual-threat quarterback... 2014 Great Falls Tribune man... one of three children of Dan and Tammy Marks... his Super State safety, registering 135 tackles, including 20 for loss, brother Dillon has worked in MSU’s Athletic Equipment and with four sacks, fi ve interceptions, and two fumble recoveries... Marketing operations... his grandfather Harry Huntsinger, a long- Central A Offensive MVP with 2,361 rushing yards and 31 touch- time coach in Montana and legendary Bozeman-area business- downs while throwing for 2,184 yards and 22 touchdowns. man, played football for the Cats... his uncled Trenton Huntsinger Academics and Personal A construction engineering technol- and aunt Hillary Huntsinger competed in track and fi eld at Idaho ogy major... born Brayden Lambeau Konkol in Bozeman... one State... has worked as a cabinet-maker. of four children of Josh and Stacy Konkol... his father played two years of football at MSU... former prep teammates include G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2018 11 19 9 5.0 2.5 0 3 1 1 0 0 current Bobcat teammate Derek Marks and Virginia Tech wrestler 2017 9 23 20 8.5 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 Jarret Degan. 2016 10 6 7 2.5 0.5 0 3 0 0 0 0

2018 Season Stats G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK WIU 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 10 45 26 2 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 SDSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 11 56 27 0.5 0.5 2/23 3 2 0 0 0 WAG 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016 10 14 6 2/14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 Season Stats EWU 1 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU * 7 2 1 1 1/12 1 1 0 0 0 UI 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 3 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 1 1 0.5 0.5 0 1 1 0 0 0 UI * 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 1 0.5 0.5 0 1 0 1 0 0 WSU * 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 CP * 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC * 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UM * 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season Stats 2017 Rec Yds TD WaSt 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt 0 0 0 SDSU * 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 SDSU 1 59 0 UND * 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 WSU * 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 1 64 1 PSU * 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 EWU * 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 UNC * 1 4 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 ISU * 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 KSU * 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU 0 0 0 NAU * 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 0 0 0 UM * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 5 0

2016 Season Stats UI Did not play BRY 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 WOU 1 1 1/6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 Alex Neale, C UND 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-3, 285, Sr, 2V, Duvall, WA (UNLV/Eastside Catholic) SAC 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Started 33 straight games. (2017) Started WEB 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 all 11 at center... anchored the line on a team that led the Big Sky SUU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 in rushing... shared Rob Higgs Toughness Award with Brayden UCD * 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 UM * 1 2 1.5/8 0.5/2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Konkol. (2016) Started all 11 games at center. UNLV (2015) Played in fi ve games as a true freshman. High School Lettered four time at Eastside Catholic, where he 86 Lance McCutcheon, WR played for former Bobcat assistant Jeremy Thielbahr... helped 6-2, 195, So, 1V, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman) lead his team to a 13-1 record and state title as a senior, earning Montana State (2018) Has played in all 11 games, listed as the fi rst team all-state, all-area and all-district honors... captained starter at X or Z throughout the season... two catches, including the football team as a senior, when he earned a three-star rating a fi ve-yard TD, vs. SDSU... caught a 47-yarder, his longest of from 247 Sports and Scout... also a four-time wrestling letterman, 2018, against Wagner... career-high fi ve catches against Idaho. advancing to the state meet as a junior. WSU-One catch for no gain. (2017) Caught three passes for Academics A civil engineering major. 128 yards and a touchdown... caught a 59-yarder against South Personal Born Alex Paul Neale in Portland, Ore... one of four Dakota State and a 64-yard TD pass against Weber State... also children of Robert and Renee Neale. caught a fi ve-yard against Montana... played in all 11. High School Helped lead Bozeman High to the 2015 Class AA State Championship... team captain as a senior, when he earned 3 Ty Okada, DB First Team Class AA All-State honors at receiver and corner- 5-10, 175, Fr, RS, Woodbury, MN (East Ridge) back... fi rst team all-conference at both positions, as well. caught 40 passes for 780 yards as a senior, with 12 touchdowns and 10 Montana State (2018) Played on special teams in nine games... interceptions, including a pick-six... two-time Academic All- injured during EWU game, missed Idaho/Weber games... one of State... lettered in track and fi eld and basketball. MSU’s top special teams performer. (2017) Redshirted... won MSU’s Young Gun Award. Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... the son of Katie Brooks and Mike Figgins... played for Levi Wesche High School A standout athlete at East Ridge High, where he at Bozeman High... has worked at Justus Downtown in Bozeman was District Offensive Player of the Year as a senior quarter- for former Bobcat Josh Perkins, a local businessman. back... also all-conference in baseball and wrestling. Academics A business major. G Re Yds TD L 2018 11 14 187 1 47 Personal Born Tyler Chrstian Okada in Woodbury, Minnesota... 2017 10 3 128 1 64 one of two children of Chris and Michelle Okada... his father, 2018 Season Stats Chris, was a Mankato State swimmer, and former teammate WIU 0 0 0 0 SDSU 2 9 1 5 Grant Ryers plays football at Minnesota. WAG * 1 47 0 47 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK PSU * 0 0 0 0 2018 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 1 11 0 11 UI * 5 63 0 37 2018 Season Stats WSU * 1 0 0 0 WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 2 33 0 21 SDSU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 WAG 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 1 14 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 1 10 0 10 EWU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI Did not play-injured WSU Did not play-injured ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 Callahan O’Reilly, LB High School Chosen as a 2015 Great Falls Tribune Superstate 6-2, 225, Fr, RS, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman) selection... averaged 37.8 yards per punt... hit three fi eld goals of 40 yards or longer... registered 40 touchdobaks on 61 kickoffs... Montana State (2018) Played in all 11 games on kick teams... set school records for longest fi eld goal, most PATs in a season has also seen time as a reserve linebacker. (2017) Redshirted... and career, most fi eld goals in a season and career, and career Top Offensive Scout. points... three-time all-conference kicker, two-time all-conference High School Second Team All-Class AA and First Team All- punter, all-conference defensive back, and all-state in track. Conference quarterback for the Bozeman Hawks in 2016... Academics and Personal An elementary education major... aca- threw for 3,178 yards, rushed for 379, and accounted for 39 total demic all-state in high school.. born Jered Skyler Padmos in Hel- touchdowns... played on Bozeman’s 2015 state title team, which ena... one of three children of Robert and Mary Gayle Padmos... fi nished 13-1... three-time academic all-state and two-time bas- has assisted with the Montana City youth summer programs in ketball letterwinner. the past. Academics A fi nancial engineering major. G Pu Yds Avg L TB FC 50+ I20 Personal One of four children of Keith and Debby O’Reilly... 2018 11 57 2388 41.9 66 2 6 19 13 played for Levi Wesche at Bozeman High.... born Callahan Peter 2017 9 39 1659 42.5 70 1 3 6 16 O’Reilly in Bozeman... his mother played basketball at Arizona 2016 11 State, his father played football at Carroll, and his brother Payton 2018 G Pu Yds Avg L TB FC 50+ I20 WIU 6 225 37.5 54 0 0 1 2 plays football at Miami (Ohio)... uncle Shane Collins played SDSU 9 376 41.8 57 0 1 3 1 football for the Redskins and at Arizona State, and cousin Grant WAG 6 265 44.2 53 1 0 1 3 PSU 2 74 37.0 42 1 0 0 1 Collins is a Bobcat teammate... former Bozeman High teammates EWU 4 142 35.5 38 0 0 0 0 include Balue Chapman and Will Martel of MSU, and North UI 6 230 38.3 48 0 0 0 1 Dakota State baseball standout Bennett Hostetler. WSU 7 351 50.1 60 0 0 1 2 ISU 2 81 41.0 46 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK CP 4 162 40.5 50 0 1 2 2018 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 4 181 45.2 58 0 1 2 UM 7 300 42.9 66 0 1 2 4 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK WIU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season Stats SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt Did not play WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU Did not play PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 3 122 40.7 46 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 4 142 35.5 44 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 5 217 43.4 59 1 0 1 2 WSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 2 62 31.0 36 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 5 221 44.2 56 0 1 1 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 5 260 52.0 70 0 1 2 4 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU 4 163 40.8 53 0 0 1 3 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 4 178 44.5 49 0 0 0 2 UM 7 294 42.0 51 0 0 1 4

2016 Season Stats UI 5 191 38.2 42 0 0 0 0 40 Jered Padmos, P/K BRY 5 209 41.8 44 0 4 0 3 6-1, 195, Jr, 2V, Boulder, MT (Jefferson County) WOU 8 326 40.8 76 1 2 1 4 UND 3 143 47.7 52 0 1 1 0 Montana State (2018) Named CoSIDA Academic All-America SAC 8 272 34.0 37 0 3 0 0 NAU 6 240 40.0 54 0 2 1 1 Region 7... Big Sky Special Teams Player of the week after the WEB 4 156 39.0 48 0 3 0 0 Grizzly game, in which he pinned UM inside its own fi ve three EWU 4 183 45.8 52 1 2 1 1 SUU 5 201 40.2 49 0 0 0 0 times... 25th in the FCS, 6th in the Big Sky, with 41.9 yards-per- UCD 4 160 40.0 47 0 0 0 0 punt... only 19 of his 57 punts have been returned... has pinned UM 6 221 36.8 50 0 1 1 1 the opponent inside the 20 19 times and boomed 13 of at least 50 yards. (2017) Second Team All-Big Sky, averaging 42.5 yards per punt with only one touchback... MSU’s Jan Stenerud Kick Teams 10 Dante Sparaco, DE MVP... nailed the opponent inside the 20 16 times, with fi ve kicks 6-5, 260, So, Tr, Englewood, CO (Colorado/Cherry Creek) of 50 yards or longer and a 70-yarder... ISU’s average starting fi eld position after punts was its own 12. (2016) Won MSU’s Montana State (2018) Played in all 10 games... intercepted a punting job in the preseason and started all 11 games in that pass against Weber State, recovered a fumble against Cal Poly. role... averaged 39.7 yards per punt with a long of 76 yards vs. Colorado Played in Colorado’s fi rst four games, loggin four Western Oregon... only two touchbacks with 10 pinned inside the tackles, one for a loss, with a half-sack... played in seven games 20-yard line on 58 punts... forced 18 fair catches and fi ve boots before a broken hand ended his season. longer than 50... rushed once for nine yards against Bryant... completed his only pass attempt of the year, a 17-yarder against NAU. High School (2016) Helped lead his team to a 12-0 record and 37 Bryce Sterk, DE No. 2 national ranking by USA Today... Blue-Grey All-America, 6-5, 250, Jr, Tr, Lynden, WA (Washington/Lynden) logging 71 tackles, 11 for a loss. (2015) Played for a 10-3 Cherry Montana State (2018) Leads the Big Sky in sacks and tackles- Creek squad coached by Dave Logan, advancing to the quarterfi - for-loss through the regular season, which was only good enough nals of the Colorado 5A playoffs... USA Football U-16 All-Amer- for 2nd Team All-Big Sky... logged eight tackles, four for a loss, ica, serving as a Team USA captain in the International Bowl in his Bobcat debut agaisnt Western Illinois, with his two sacks against Team Canada. (2014) Played quarterback at Glenwood effectively sealing MSU’s win... two tackles-for-loss vs. Wag- Springs High... 200-for-300 passing, 60.6 percent, for 2,428 yards ner... 2.5 TFL, two sacks, at Portland State... seven tackles, three and 14 touchdowns (six interceptions)... rushed 177 times for for a loss, with two sacks against the Grizzlies. 1,072 yards with 17 TDs to give him 3,501 yards of total offense with 31 total TDs... Denver Post Honorable Mention All-State. Washington (2017) No game action. (2016) Played in a win (2013) Helped Glenwood Springs to an 8-4 season. over Rutgers, registering two tackles and a fumble recovery... also played against Idaho. (2015) Redshirted... won the team’s Academics and Personal Enrolled in criminal justice... born in Ultimate Dirt Dawg Award for his weight room work. Raton, NM... his father Dino played linebacker at MSU (1990- 92)... his grandfather Mike Sparaco played football and wrestled High School Earned Northwest Conference 2A/3A MVP honors at Trinidad State Junior College and Eastern New Mexico, even- as a senior in 2014... unanimous all-state and all-conference tually earning induction into the College Wrestling Hall of Fame fi rst team on both lines as a senior, when he earned Belling- after winning the 1967 NJCAA 191 lb weight class... Mike was a ham Herald All-Whatcom County Player of the Year... PrepStar long-time New Mexico prep football coach. All-Region... helped his team to a 32-game win streak from his G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK sophomore through senior seasons, when Lynden played in four 2018 11 8 4 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 straight state title games while winnign the Washington 2A crown 2018 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK three times (2011-13)... logged 147 tackles with 10 sacks as a WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 senior... 14th-rated prospect in Washington and No. 126 defensive SDSU 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 end in the nation per ESPN... track and fi eld standout, starring in PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the sprints and throws. EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies. WSU 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2018 10 33 18 51 14 6.5 0 1 0 0 0 UNC 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK UM 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU * 8 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 3 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 PSU * 5 1 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 Coy Steel, WR EWU * 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UI * 5 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5-8, 170, Fr, RS, Sheridan, WY (Sheridan) WSU * 2 6 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU * 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Has played all 10 games without stats. CP * 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2017) Redshirted. UNC * 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 4 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School A three-time all-conference and two-time all-state selection at Sheridan High who was Wyoming’s 2016 Gatorade Player of the Year... played on a pair of state championship teams... also starred in basketball and baseball. 87 Connor Sullivan, TE 6-4, 235, Sr, 3V, Ennis, MT (Ennis) Academics and Personal A civil engineering major... born Coy Montana State (2018) Has started all 10 games... fi nishing his Michael Steel in Laramie, Wyoming... one of four children of senior season strong, catching passes in three straight games, six Amy Steel and Dan Godwin. total in that time... two four-catch games (EWU, ISU). (2017) G Rec Yds TD 2018 11 0 0 0 Played as the team’s top tight end throughout the season, playing in all 11 games... caught six passes, including two each against 2018 Season Stats WIU 0 0 0 EWU and UNC... caught a pass against UM for second straight SDSU 0 0 0 year. (2016) Played in all 11 games, starting opener against WAG 0 0 0 Idaho... caught seven passes, including arguably the season’s big- PSU 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 gest, a 26-yarder that sealed the team’s win at Montana... caught a UI 0 0 0 53-yard TD pass against EWU... logged his third career multi- WSU 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 catch game against North Dakota. (2015) Caught fi ve passes in CP 0 0 0 a very good redshirt freshman season... caught two passes each UNC 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 against Fort Lewis and Eastern Washington and one in the fi nale against Montana. (2014) Redshirted at MSU... Offensive Scout of the Week once. High School Led Ennis to 2013 Class C State Championship... Academics and Personal Graduated fi rst in his class at Huntley First Team All-State receiver... 50 catches for 918 yards, 18.4 per Project... a National Honor Society member who participated in catch, and 16 touchdowns... 40 tackles and seven interceptions... FCCLA and BPA... born in 1999 in Billings... one of two children Great Falls Tribune Superstate choice... team captain... selected of Brent and Jennifer Sumner. for Montana Shrine and Mon-Dak all-star games. G Ru Yds TD L Re Yd TD Academics and Personal An elementary education major... born 2018 3 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 Connor John Sullivan on September 3, 1996 in Butte... one of 2018 Season Stats two children of John Sullivan and stepmother Cindy, and Stacey WIU 0 0 0 SDSU Did not play Pederson and stepfather Roy Pederson... his mother and father WAG 2 2 0 2 each played basketball at UM Western, and his sister Mikayla PSU Did not play EWU Did not play played volleyball at Montana Tech. UI * 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 WSU Did not play G Rec Yds TD ISU Did not play 2018 11 15 141 0 CP Did not play 2017 9 5 37 0 UNC Did not play 2016 11 7 175 1 UM Did not pl y 2015 11 5 72 0

2018 Season Stats WIU * 0 0 0 SDSU * 2 23 0 2 Tyrel Thomas, DB WAG * 2 14 0 5-8, 170, So, 1V, Compton, CA (St. John Bosco) PSU * 1 -1 0 EWU * 4 45 0 Montana State (2018) Six tackles, most among DBs, in the UI * 0 0 0 WSU * 0 0 0 season opener... has multiple tackles in each game he’s played ISU * 4 43 0 in... four pass breakups, two against Wagner... missed Cal Poly, CP * 1 10 0 UNC games with injury. (2017) Started three games at corner... UNC * 1 7 0 UM * 0 0 0 recorded three pass breakups against Montana, including one on

2017 Season Stats the game’s fi nal play that became a signature moment. WaSt * 0 0 0 High School Helped lead St. John Bosco to the 2016 CIF state SDSU * 0 0 0 UND * 0 0 0 title, when it fi nished as the nation’s second-ranked team... regis- WSU 0 0 0 tered 92 tackles, six interceptions, two touchdowns, a sack and a PSU 1 1 0 EWU * 2 35 0 forced fumble as a senior... Second Team All-Trinity League. UNC * 2 1 0 ISU * 0 0 0 Academics and Personal A business management major... the KSU * 0 0 0 son of Durel and Keisha Thomas... played for Jason Negro at St. NAU * 0 0 0 UM * 1 12 0 John Bosco. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2016 Season Stats 2018 8 20 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 UI 0 0 0 2017 7 5 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 BRY 1 25 0 WOU 1 15 0 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK UND 2 48 0 WIU * 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC 0 0 0 SDSU * 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 NAU 0 0 0 WAG * 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 WEB 0 0 0 PSU * 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 EWU 1 53 1 EWU * 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUU 0 0 0 UI * 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 UCD 1 11 0 WSU * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 26 0 ISU * 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 CP Did not play 2015 Re Yds TD UNC Did not play FLC 2 20 0 UM * 4 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 EWU 2 30 0 CP 0 0 0 2017 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK NAU 0 0 0 WaSt 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC 0 0 0 SDSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 UND * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ETSU 0 0 0 WSU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 PSU Did not play SUU 0 0 0 EWU Did not play ISU 0 0 0 UNC Did not play UM 1 22 0 ISU * 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 KSU NAU Did not play UM 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 24 Lane Sumner, RB 5-8, 183, Fr, HS, Huntley, MT (Huntley Project) Montana State (2018) Played without stats, but not since. High School Two-time all-state running back who rushed for 1,592 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior at Huntley Project in 2017... gained 994 yards on 125 carries with 13 touchdowns as a junior... caught 16 passes for 228 yards as a senior, 16 for 318 as a junior... two-time state 100m champion for the Red Devils. 13 Karl Tucker II, WR 27 Damien Washington, CB 6-0, 205, Jr, 2V, Great Falls, MT (CM Russell) 5-11, 190, Jr, 2V, Covina, CA (Charter Oak) Montana State (2018) Has carried four times on the season, Montana State (2018) Has played in all 10 games, starting including once in his fi rst game as full-time running back vs. three, at cornerback... four tackles as starting corner in opener. WIU... also carried once each against PSU and EWU. (2017) (2017) Played in nine games at corner, starting twice... logged 17 Played in eight games, logging three tackles on kick teams. tackles... forced a Washington State fumble, and recovered one (2016) Played in all 11 games, primarily on special teams... com- against South Dakota State. (2016) Played in the season’s fi nal 10 piled no statistics. games, primarily as the nickel... season-high four tackles against High School Selected for the 2014 and 2015 Great Falls Eastern Washington, three more at Montana... broke up two Sac Tribune Superstate Team... selected for Montana Shrine Bowl... State passes, and one each in three other games. caught 73 passes for 1,066 yards as a senior... 130 career catches High School A First Team All-Hacienda League in 2015. is a school record... also an all-state basketball player at CMR. Academics A marketing major. Academics and Personal An exercise science major. .. born Personal One of four children of Darrel Washington and Sharon Karl S. Tucker II in England... one of four children of Karl and Washington... born in Pomona, California... a former prep team- Andrea Tucker... former prep teammates include MSU’s Dylan mate of MSU’s Khari Garcia. Mahoney and Andrew Grinde of Yale. G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK G Ru Yds TD L Rec Yds TD 2018 10 10 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2018 11 6 15 0 2 3 11 0 2017 8 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2017 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 2016 10 9 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0

2018 Season Stats 2018 Season Stats WIU 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 WIU * 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 WAG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 PSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 2 10 0 WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 UNC * 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 UM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2017 Season Stats 2017 Season Stats WaSt 0 0 0 WaSt * 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 SDSU 0 0 0 SDSU * 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 UND 0 0 0 UND 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU 0 0 0 WSU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU Did not play PSU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU 0 0 0 EWU * 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ISU 0 0 0 ISU Did not play KSU 0 0 0 KSU Did not play NAU 0 0 0 NAU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 UM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2016 Season Stats UI Did not play BRY 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 51 Taylor Tuiasosopo, OL WOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-3, 295, So, 1V, Lancaster, CA (Paraclete) UND 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Has played in all 11 games, starting NAU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEB 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 eight at right guard. (2017) Played in all 11 games, starting eight. EWU 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 (2016) Redshirted. SUU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UCD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Chosen for 2015 Polynesian All-American Game... UM 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 First Team All-State, First Team All-CIF selection Academics A business major. Personal Born Taylor Pio-Cyrus Tuiasosopo in Carson, Cali- 90 James Williams, NT fornia... one of fi ve children of Titus and Cheannie Tuiasosopo... 5-10, 325, Fr, HS, Aledo, TX (Aledo) former prep teammate Melquise Stovall plays at Cal, and friend Montana State (2018) Missed four mid-season games with inju- Todd Davis plays for the Denver Broncos. ry... has been a regular in the nose tackle rotation when healthy... two tackles each against ISU, Cal Poly High School Defensive MVP of 2016 state championship team... led Aledo to 15-1 record... four-year starter with 121 solo tackles, 214 total tackles, 30 tackles-for-loss, 16.5 sacks, two intercep- tions and two fumble recoveries. Academics and Personal Enrolled in University Studies... G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK 2018 11 21 18 8.5 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 one of fi ve children of James Sr. and Sondra Williams... born in 2017 11 22 13 4.5 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1999 in Aledo, Texas... his father played football at Tecas Tech... 2016 11 11 12 0.5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 former prep teammates include Ryan Newsome of Arizona State, 2015 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jonathan Durham of Kansas State, and Wes Harris of TCU. 2018 Season Stats WIU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK SDSU * 2 1 1.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 6 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG * 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 PSU * 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 St UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK EWU * 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WIU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI * 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WAG Did not play ISU * 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU Did not play CP * 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU Did not play UNC * 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 UI Did not play UM * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU ISU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 Season Stats CP 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WaSt * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SDSU * 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WSU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 EWU * 1 7 1.5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 UNC * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 Connor Wood, OL ISU * 7 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6-4, 300, Fr, RS, Meridian, ID (Rocky Mountain) KSU * 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 NAU * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State (2018) Started all 11 games. (2017) Redshirted. UM * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 High School Helped lead Mountain View to 2015 Idaho Class 2016 Season Stats 5A State Championship... an offensive lineman who scored two UI * 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 BRY * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 touchdowns as a senior... Second Team All-SIC selection who WOU * 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 was chosen for the East-West All-Star game. UND * 2 3 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SAC * 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Academics and Personal A fi nance major... an honor roll stu- NAU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEB * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 dent at Rocky Mountain... born Connor Jace Wood in Boise... one EWU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 of two children of Darih J. and Jaylene Wood. SUU * 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UCD * 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UM * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2015 Season Stats 96 Zach Wright, DL FLC Did not play 6-3, 280, Sr, 2V, New Braunfels, TX (New Braunfels) EWU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CP Did not play Montana State (2018) Team captain... one of the most produc- NAU Did not play SAC Did not play tive interior linemen in the Big Sky, with 8.5 TFL and four sacks PSU Did not play through 10 games... 1.5 tackles-for-loss at SDSU... matched his ETSU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 career high with eight tackles in back-to-back late-season games SUU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (ISU, Cal Poly... has one tackle behind the line of scrimmage in ISU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 his last six games. (2017) Started all 11 games... shared MSU’s UM Did not play Joe Tiller Defensive MVP honors with Tucker Yates... logged 35 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss and two sacks... forced an Eastern 92 Tucker Yates, DT Washington fumble... eight tackles, 1.5 behind the line, against 6-0, 285, Sr, 3V, Colstrip, MT (Colstrip) Eastern Washington. (2016) Started all 11 games for the Cats... hurried the quarterback twice (Idaho, EWU) and broke up a Sac Montana State (2018) Team captain... 2nd Team All-Big State pass. (2015) Played in fi ve games... logged one assisted Sky... named MSU’s Defensive Lineman of the Year... forced tackle and a quarterback hurry. (2014) Redshirted at MSU. the fumble at the goal line against the Grizzlies that clinched Montana State’s Cat-Griz win... seven tackles against UM... has High School Earned First Team All-District as a senior, when started all 10 games since missing the opener (one-game suspen- he also served as a team captain... San Antonio Area All-Star... sion)... seven tackles, 2.5 for loss, in his 2018 debut vs. SDSU... registered 65 tackles in 2013, 10 for a loss with six sacks, forcing fi ve tackles at PSU. (2017) Started all 11 games... shared MSU’s two fumbles and breaking up a pair of passes... First Team All- Joe Tiller Defensive MVP honors with Zach Wright... logged District as a junior... fi nished sixth in the discus at the state track career-high 11 tackles at NAU, culminating a three-week span and fi eld championships... logged 71 tackles as a junior, four for with 26 total tackles... 4.5 tackles-for-loss. (2016) Played in nine a loss... Second Team All-District as a sophomore, and Second games, starting the six games before missing two with an injury... Team All-Comal County. season-high fi ve tackles, one for a loss, at Sac State... four tackles Academics and Personal A business major... born Zachary against Montana. (2015) Played in eight games, starting fi ve, William Wright in New Braunfels, Texas... one of two children of as a redshirt freshman... posted 22 tackles, including one for a Matthew and Robin Wright... his father played football at Texas loss (vs. Sac State)... recovered a fumble against Portland State. State... invented technology used by law enforcement profession- (2014) Redshirted at MSU... named MSU’s Defensive Scout of als and managing a startup business with, among others, several the Week three times. former Bobcat teammates... has worked the last two summers as a farmhand near Medicine Lake. High School Three-time Class A All-State selection in football on the offensive and defensive lines... three-time Class A State JAHQUE ALLEYNE/MUNCHIE FILER Champion wrestler, two-time state shot put champion... Great UNDER ONE ROOF: ADDITION OF TRANSFERS Falls Tribune Superstate choice, chosen for Montana Shrine and ALLEYNE, FILER PAYING BIG DIVIDENDS FOR Mon-Dak all-star games. BOBCAT SECONDARY Academics and Personal A Health and PE major.... born Tucker Don Yates in Billings... one of three children of Stacy and Kim by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports Oct 26, 2018 Yates. BOZEMAN — Kyle Risinger has a “pick board” hanging in his offi ce G UT AT TL S Int PB H FR FF BK in the corner of Brick Breedin Fieldhouse where Montana State football 2018 9 21 17 7.5 0 0 1 4 1 coaches and players call home for the better part of each calendar year. 2017 9 24 17 4.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2016 9 6 10 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Every time a Bobcat snares an interception, that Bobcat gets to put his 2015 8 11 11 1 0 0 0 1 1/0 0 0 name on the board. Right now, 100 percent of the names that belong to MSU defensive 2018 Season Stats WIU Did not play backs on that board live under the same roof. SDSU * 6 1 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 “There’s six interceptions in that household alone, those two guys,” WAG * 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Montana State cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey said. “They’ve both PSU * 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EWU * 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 been a great addition, especially to our young guys coming up. They are UI * 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 two guys these young guys look up to even though they’ve only been WSU * 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 here a short time.” ISU * 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The two guys who’s names are on the board in Risinger’s offi ce are CP * 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 UNC * 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 one of Risinger’s safeties and one of Orphey’s cornerbacks, a pair of off- UM * 3 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 season additions that are paying big dividends so far this season for the 2017 Season Stats Bobcats. WaSt * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jahque Alleyne, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound junior free safety who trans- SDSU * 0 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ferred to Montana State from Virginia Tech, leads the Big Sky Confer- UND * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ence with four interceptions, exactly half of MSU’s total for the season. WSU * 1 4 1.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PSU * 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gregory “Munchie” Filer III, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound cornerback who EWU * 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 transferred to Montana State from Compton College, has two intercep- UNC * 1 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tions so far this season, including one he returned 27 yards for a touch- ISU * 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KSU * 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 down against Weber State last week. NAU * 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 “If you get a turnover or an interception, the guys are the ones that UM * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 come in to my offi ce and put their name up,” said Risinger, MSU’s 2016 Season Stats second-year safeties coach. “It’s gotten to the point where it’s like, ‘Hey UI * 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coach Kyle, I’m going to be up on that board this week.’ BRY * 0 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 “Turnovers are contagious. Now that we have guys in our room with a WOU * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND * 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 few, you hear guys saying, ‘I’ve gotta get mine.’” SAC * 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montana State has eight interceptions this season after totaling 15 NAU * 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 in Jeff Choate’s fi rst two seasons as head coach, including just fi ve last WEB Did not play season. Alleyne and Filer have all six picks by Bobcat defensive backs, EWU Did not play SUU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 although linebacker Brayden Konkol made his interception as a safety in UCD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MSU’s season-opening 26-23 win over Western Illinois. Buck end Dante UM 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sparaco had an interception on a tipped pass against Weber State last 2015 Season Stats week. FLC 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 “We pride ourselves on being the best secondary in the country,” said EWU 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alleyne, who will be part of an MSU secondary that will try to slow CP 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NAU 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 down Idaho State’s prolifi c passing offense on Saturday. “We meet early SAC 2 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 in the mornings just to get some extra work in by ourselves, no coaches. PSU 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 0 In practice, we hold each other accountable. We watch pro football ETSU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UND 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 teams, how they run their defense, try to base our style of play off of SUU Did not play them.” ISU Did not play The addition of a pair of transfers has helped infuse the Bobcat de- UM Did not play fense with two talented players who have set the interception pace. “They fi t in extremely well,” Choate said. “With transfers, that’s the one thing you are concerned about is how does it affect the chemistry of the room. I really think these two young men enhance the chemistry of the room and are bought in to what we are doing here. And they are mak- ing plays.” On the surface, the duo appears to have a fair amount in common. Both are talented defensive backs that came to Montana State as trans- fers, each in search of a fresh start. Alleyne, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia moved to Montana in January after his time at Virginia Tech had run its course following the retirement of legendary head coach Frank Beamer. Alleyne went to school at Gallatin College to straighten out his eligibility, meaning he could not participate in any team activity until this summer. Filer arrived to the Montana State campus from Compton, California so he moved into an apartment, got a job and enrolled at Gallatin Valley on June 25. Alleyne picked him up from the airport. They lived together College. He received no sort of fi nancial assistance from the football temporarily at the Stadium View apartments before getting an off-cam- program, did not participate in spring football and could not be around pus residence. Since this summer, the pair has learned just how different the team in any competitive form. they are from one another. “I think he really appreciates this second chance,” Choate said. “We are from completely different backgrounds,” Filer said. “It’s been “You see that a lot of times when kids have to work really hard to give regular, really. I’m the type of person that stays to myself. I don’t have themselves an opportunity to be in the football fi eld again. I think he’s enemies, I’m not antisocial but that’s just my personality. I don’t speak enjoying it and has embraced that role in that room. I think there’s still a unless I’m spoken to unless the situation I’m in, I have to speak. He’s ceiling for him. He’s certainly playing well. But that’s what’s cool about kind of like that, too. That’s what made me be like, ‘I’ll get an apartment it. He has a lot more growth to have at that position.” with you’ because I noticed that about him the fi rst couple of weeks I During his two seasons playing in the ACC, Alleyne said it was a little was here. He minds his own business and I mind my own business. easier to decipher between the contenders and pretenders. He said he “At the end of the day, when we go home, we don’t really talk but and his teammates knew who the top teams were, setting up “collision when we do, it’s about what’s important. It’s always the topic of what we courses”. That unpredictable nature of the Big Sky has taken some get- are going to do while we are here. We only have two years here. We will ting used to. never forget what we came here for. We are in the same boat, the same “It’s interesting,” Alleyne said with a laugh. “I wouldn’t say it’s situation. We feed off each other.” harder but it’s a lot more challenging that I expected. I didn’t really think The smooth, self-assured Alleyne carries himself with an outward I was going to come in here and it would be a breeze but it’s defi nitely a confi dence that has helped him rise to a leadership role on the Bobcat lot more challenging. The Big Sky Conference is a battlefi eld. You defi - defense despite only being a part of the team since June. Filer carries nitely don’t know who is going to win. I’ve seen some teams beat some himself with an inward confi dence that is not as apparent right away but other teams and it was shocking.” reveals itself when talking to the thoughtful new addition. The stories of the streets of Compton have assumed a unique place in “Both of those guys are older, mature, roommates,” Choate said. “It’s American lore mostly because of to the tales told by iconic West Coast funny because I think they talk to each other more here than they do at rappers who helped bring hip hop into the mainstream in the late 1980s home. They kind of have separate worlds there. They are older guys, and early 1990s. they know why they are here. They want to get a degree, they want to Filer bounced around high schools growing up in Southern California, play football, they want to be good teammates.” making stops at Compton High, Long Beach Jordan and Paramount. By Virginia Beach is part of a stretch of small cities of Hampton Roads, the time the scrappy cornerback graduated, he did not hold a single Divi- often referred to as “America’s fi rst region.” Dozens of professional ath- sion I offer. letes hail from the area, including legends like fearsome New York Gi- Filer refused to let his dream of playing college football at the highest ants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, NFL career sacks record holder Bruce level die, instead enrolling at Compton Community College. After gray Smith and former No. 1 overall draft picks like quarterback Michael shirting and playing in fi ve games in 2016, the man they call “Munchie” Vick, point guard Allen Iverson and center Alonzo Mourning all come fi nally had his breakthrough season. Last fall, Filer snared fi ve intercep- from the area. tions, leading to a parade of suitors. Moving to Montana in the middle of the winter was a shock in itself Montana State came to the table fi rst in November. With Orphey serv- for Alleyne. He made friends with a few MSU defensive backs but being ing as his prime recruiter, Filer gave his commitment to Montana State disconnected from the team for the fi rst six months he lived in Bozeman in January, choosing the Bobcats over offers from Portland State, Idaho did not make the transition any easier. Now that he’s a part of the team, State, Central Arkansas and Southeast Louisiana. he is adjusting to life in the Gallatin Valley. “Paying school was never an option, honestly,” Filer said then. “Me “Comfort level is pretty good, I don’t feel uncomfortable, I like it out coming out of high school having no offers was for sure motivation to go here,” Alleyne said. “I like the scenery, the mountains but I am ready to harder at the next level to get offers. go back to Virginia, though. It’s about that time. It’s almost been a year. “I’m not going to sit here and make a scene and make it seem like But I’m just taking it day by day. Compton is a bad place. That’s my home. I didn’t have it easy but it “There was times when I didn’t even know if I was going to play wasn’t hard. Did I go through it, did me and my family go through it football anymore. There were nights when I felt like I didn’t want to play coming up? Of course but I’m not going to sit here and complain and football anymore. Now that I’m fi nally here, I’m glad it all worked out make it sound like a sob story. But coming from where I come from, is and paid off.” that motivation? Hell yeah, no doubt. That’s why I do what I do.” Alleyne was a three-star recruit in 2015 coming out of Ocean Lakes Filer said acclimating to life in Bozeman “was really rough” at fi rst. High in Virginia Beach, a heralded, fertile and infamous recruiting But he’s settling in and is thriving from a football experience with much ground that has produced some of the country’s most heralded and more structure than he ever experienced at Compton College. troubled athletes. He explored playing offense in college after playing “At fi rst, it was rough, defi nitely rough,” Filer said. “I only say that wide receiver almost exclusively as a senior in high school. because this is my fi rst time away from home and I’m on my own. It’s “If you look at his high school tape playing receiver, he was actually a rough having to adapt but I’ve adapted very well. I like the city of Boze- better receiver that he is a DB,” said Orphey, who fi rst saw Alleyne when man, it’s cool. The coaches make me feel comfortable and not only the he was a graduate assistant at South Carolina and helped recruit Alleyne coaches but everybody that is here around this facility. They just made to MSU. “The way he attacks the ball, you see why he was a great me feel wanted. I didn’t hate it at fi rst, it was just hard.” receiver. He’s always around the ball no matter where he is. “It’s been about learning the system and learning to be on my own. As a true freshman at VA Tech in 2015, Alleyne played in all 12 It’s about stepping up to the plate. Your best teacher is your own experi- games. In 2016, he sat out the fi rst four games of the season due to ence. It took me just experiencing the little things about playing Division suspension according to a report by Virginia Tech Insider. In January of I that come with it and taking it all in and growing from it.” 2017, he left one of the renowned and consistent defensive powerhouses Right before fall camp commenced, the returning MSU defensive in the FBS. backs kept telling Orphey that Alleyne was a ball hawk. During fall Alleyne fi nished the semester in the spring of 2017 at Virginia Tech camp, Choate immediately recognized Alleyne’s leadership and play before enrolling in a junior college. After Orphey contacted him, in order making abilities. to regain his eligibility, he moved across the country to Southwest Mon- Despite tweaking a pre existing knee injury against Western Illinois tana. after securing his fi rst interception, he has shown both a nose for the Before he could join the Bobcats, he had to get his eligibility in order football and an added swagger to MSU’s back end. “He’s very smart and a lot of times, he’s a very instinctual football But the trio of fi fth-year seniors have been essential elements of one player,” Risinger said. “He’s one of those guys who know exactly where of the most unique offensive attacks in the Big Sky Conference. he’s supposed to be, sees it so well and it’s natural. He’s fl uid. You can “We are lucky to have three guys like that,” MSU offensive coordina- tell watching him play he sees it well. He’s always had that in him. The tor and tight ends coach Brian Armstrong said. “They are smart, intellec- skill set of being quick twitch, being one of our fastest guys, he has had tual, cerebral guys. They get the game. They understand adjustments and the physical ability and now he understand our scheme and he has that big picture stuff. And they do a good job of coaching the younger guys. natural ball-hawk mentality and now he’s showing up.” They take a lot of pride and ownership in their positions.” Filer began fall camp as a No. 2 cornerback behind returners junior Montana State has a long lineage of talented tight ends, most notably Damien Washington and sophomores Tyrel Thomas and Jalen Cole. He’s Joe Bignell, an All-American for MSU’s 1984 national championship risen to the starting spot opposite Thomas because of his dedication to team. learning the Bobcat defensive scheme, honing his ability to play both For most of the fi rst decade of the 21st century, Montana State boundary and fi eld cornerback. seemed to have a conveyor belt gifting the Bobcats with a string of Choate said when Filer fi rst started competing for a spot, the coaches 6-foot-5, 250-pound tight ends with Montana roots and hard-nosed work told him to play “Cat defense”. In other words, “you guard that Cat right ethics. there.” That helped Filer’s stoke his internal fi re. Once he masted the Blake Wolf earned third-team All-American honors in 2004 playing scheme, he began to emerge as a star in the Bobcat secondary. for his uncle, Mike Kramer. Both hailed from Colton, Washington. After “I defi nitely thrive off competition,” Filer said. “No disrespect to that, MSU had a starting tight end from Montana for almost a decade, nobody. But I feel like if I was standing next to Deion Sanders, I’m from Miles City product Elliott Barnhart (6-foot-5, 250 pounds) to Mis- the best. When competition comes about, it’s real and there’s really no soula’s Brandon Bostick (6-4, 256) to Billings native Joe Schreibeis (6-4, pressure. I’ve been dealing with pressure for too long. It’s really regular 240) to Kyle Begger (6-2, 252), another Miles City product. to me. I don’t care who step into the room. I feed off my own energy, In 2011, Helena High grad Steven Foster earned second-team All-Big really. My motivation is what I went through and what I want to get. No Sky honors as a junior before playing his senior season at offensive disrespect but my biggest competition is myself.” tackle. The next year, Tiai Salanoa broke the mold. The Southern Cali- fornia product earned All-Big Sky honors three years in a row, including fi rst-team All-Big Sky honors as a senior in 2014. In 2015, Beau Sandland was an FCS All-American before becoming CURTIS AMOS/WILSON BROTT/ an NFL seventh-round draft pick. In Jeff Choate’s fi rst season the fol- lowing year, the Bobcats returned more to the status quo with a group of CONNOR SULLIVAN workmanlike tight ends, led by Columbia Falls native Austin Barth, with TIGHT TRIO: SENIOR TIGHT ENDS PLAYING mostly local roots and used mostly as part of Montana State’s power run game. That has continued this season with the senior trio bulldozing the CRUCIAL ROLE FOR BOBCATS way. “Curtis Amos has been awesome this year,” Choate said. “Things by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports people probably aren’t going to notice except for us when we go and Oct 19, 2018 break down the fi lm, but he’s been as good a player as we have. Whether BOZEMAN — Wilson Brott and Curtis Amos shifted in tandem, moving it’s in-line or as a wing guy for us, he’s been really, really good. to from right to left of the formation which doubled as the short side of “Sully has been really, really good and that hasn’t always been his the fi eld in Portland. MO. He was always a receiver who we’d ask to do tight end things. Now Troy Andersen took the snap out of the shotgun and hesitated, reading he’s thriving there. the blocks in front of him. Brott and Amos, two of Montana State’s three “And you bring Wilson Brott in the game and he’s like having an senior tight ends, exploded off the ball, Brott sealing the Portland State extra offensive lineman. Those guys are awesome. I think our tight ends defensive lineman in front of him as Amos blew his opposing defender have been really critical for us.” fi ve yards off the line of scrimmage. The journey of Amos, Sullivan and Brott has been anything but typi- The patience showed by Andersen paid off. The affi rmative blocks cal. opened a huge hole. Anyone that has watched the completely unique Amos came to Montana State as a 3-star recruit who many FBS experiment that is Andersen playing quarterback for the Bobcats knows programs in Texas could not fi nd a position for. MSU recruited him as an one thing is certain: if the converted running back/linebacker sees day- athlete, giving him the choice of offense or defense when he arrived on light, he sprints to it. And usually, he leaves all potential defenders in the campus. He wanted to play offense but ended up playing defensive end dust. out of necessity to get MSU through fall camp in 2014. Part way through On this particular play, Andersen’s majestic speed pushed him to a that fi rst redshirt year, he moved back to tight end. 63-yard touchdown that essentially sealed MSU’s 43-23 win to open Big In 2015, Amos played mostly on special teams with Sandland and Sky Conference play. The blocks of the tight ends that made the burst Barth ahead of him in the tight end rotation. He made fi ve tackles on spe- possible in the fi rst place. cial teams. At the end of a 5-6 season, MSU’s fi rst losing campaign since “Curtis, Wilson and Sully (Connor Sullivan) are all a huge part of our 2001, Rob Ash, the head coach that recruited Amos and his classmate offense,” Andersen said. “They are a really physical group that like to hit tight ends, was fi red. heads. “Coach Choate came in and had a different way of running things “We are going to miss those guys next year.” than Ash did and there was a lot of us that liked what we are doing, was Last week in Montana State’s 24-23 win over Idaho, the momentum going to be better for us as a team and better for us as a program,” Amos swing came on a broken pass play that Andersen turned into yet another said. “There’s a lot of us that stuck through and there’s some that didn’t. long footrace to pay dirt. After nearly getting sacked and stripped, he But overall, Choate has done a lot, football aside, a great job of show- wound the run back up the UI sideline. He out-ran most of the Vandals ing us what it takes to be a man. He’s helped grow and shape a lot of us but a key seal by Sullivan and a downfi eld block by wide receiver Travis today.” Jonsen fi nished Andersen’s eye-popping 60-yard touchdown that gave While most of the Bobcats bought into Choate’s ideals right away, MSU the lead for good. the initial shock of the move left some of the players, including Brott, Sullivan, a 6-foot-5, 245-pounder from Ennis, has caught nine passes wondering what would come next. for 81 yards this season. Amos, a 6-foot, 235-pounder from Burleson, “Everyone at fi rst was a little bit confused because that was Coach Texas, nor Brott, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder from Billings, have caught a Ash’s fi rst losing season in quite awhile,” Brott said. “Everyone was pass this season. confused as to why it would happen then. But I think it’s brought great counting the number of players that had come and gone during his time things to the program. as a Bobcat. “Coach Choate and all the other coaches, they are great guys, awe- “There were 101 guys I’ve seen in this program, leave who didn’t some dudes off the fi eld. You can go into the offi ces, talk to them, they make it fi ve years,” the exercise science major said. “I pride myself in are very personable and really care about you as a person outside of that. I’m pretty proud of myself for fi nishing. That’s something you football and in football, too. They will never belittle you or anything. where you say you started something and you fi nished it, got the job They respect you on a personal level. They have brought a great change done.” here, especially in the locker room. You can see it. There are some very Brott has built confi dence from his dedication while Sullivan has quality guys in there. In years past, it has not been as great of quality of found himself through maturation. He still remembers his fi rst collegiate guys. They have done a great job of recruiting to a culture of great young snap. Everyone around the state of Montana still remembers his touch- men.” down catch to seal MSU’s 24-17 win over Montana in Missoula in 2016. While Amos only dabbled on the defensive line, the other two tight “But I’ve never seen the playoffs,” said Sullivan, who is closing in on ends have experience all over the fi eld. Sullivan came to Montana State his education degree. “We went my redshirt freshman year but I’ve never as a big-bodied wide receiver who had just led Ennis to the Class C state played in it. I want to fi nish with something like that. championship by physically dominating both sides of the football. He “I’ve been very fortunate that I have not had a serious injury. It’s a lot played wide receiver as a redshirt, then in 2015 as well, catching seven of work but I feel extremely blessed to be able to make it fi ve years. It’s passes in Ash’s fi nal year guiding MSU. been the best decision of my life to come here.” Choate switched Sullivan to tight end during the spring of 2016, a Sullivan and Brott have long been a part of planning an annual camp- shift that required Sullivan to gain 25 pounds to get up to 250 pounds. It ing excursion near Norris each summer many of the Bobcats participate also took a shift in mentality for a player who had spent most of his life in. Galvanizing players for around the country has been a hallmark of the playing on the perimeter offensively. Bobcat football program for years. “It was tough at fi rst, going from blocking 180-pound corners and Amos was once part of a group of Bobcats from the Lone Star State now I’m blocking 275-pound defensive ends,” Sullivan said. “Getting that made up more than 20 percent of Montana State’s roster. Now there that mindset to be physical every play, that I am not just going to man- are only fi ve Texas players playing for MSU. But Amos said that’s been handle this. I have to bring it, that took a little bit. But I’m there now.” one of his favorite parts of his experience, giving him the opportunity to Sullivan has been the most statistically involved of the trio — he “make connections and forge relationships” with players from around the caught seven passes for 178 yards and a 53-yard touchdown against country, players like freshman tight end Derryk Snell, a native of Alaska Eastern Washington as a sophomore and had six catches for 49 yards as a who Amos has grown close with this fall. junior — but it’s been his personal growth under Choate’s guidance that Along the journey, Amos also found himself a future wife. He has been most noticeable. proposed to his girlfriend Maggie Green, a Bozeman native, before the “He just demands more out of us,” Sullivan said. “He makes us more Wagner game. The moment put a stamp on the full circle journey he and tough and disciplined. He has helped me out tremendously. I was very his tight end teammates have navigated over the last fi ve years. immature and he’s helped me mature into the man I am now. He’s done a “Wilson and Sully, those are two guys that are Montana who have great job with not only me but everyone in this program.” taken me in and showed me the Montana way,” Amos said. “I’ve learned Brott has had perhaps the most stringent transition. Growing up in a lot of the Montana lifestyle. I love it here. And I ended up getting a Billings, he thought his path to college athletics was on the basketball Montana fi ancé. You can really say this experience changed my life.” court rather than the gridiron. After showing some raw potential as an athlete while playing quarterback for Billings West, Brott earned a pre- ferred walk-on offer from Ash and his staff to play tight end. At 200 pounds, he struggled with the physicality of the move at fi rst. CURTIS AMOS JR. He focused on trying to study the skill sets of talented players like Sala- MONTANA STATE TE CURTIS AMOS JR. noa, Sandland and Lee Perkins. By 2016, setting an alarm to wake up and drink a protein shake and POPPED THE QUESTION, THEN POPPED WAG- eating too much whenever he could helped Brott get up to 240 pounds. NER IN THE MOUTH Then in the spring leading up to Choate’s second season, Brott joined his younger brother Mitch as an offensive lineman for a time. by GREG RACHAC, Billings Gazette “Putting on weight, that was the biggest challenge I faced,” Brott said. Sept 20, 2018 “Also the physicality of going from quarterback to going to a high level BOZEMAN — Curtis Amos Jr. didn’t want to wait. on the line, having to bang heads with people. That was a little bit of a Last Saturday, before Montana State’s nonconference home game shocker at fi rst. against Wagner, Amos carried out his plan to propose to his girlfriend, “But mostly, it was the eating.” Maggie Green, along the “Bobcat Prowl,” which is the game-day walk Brott got up to as heavy as 285 pounds. the team makes from Brick Breeden Fieldhouse to Bobcat Stadium. “I had a few big dinners and I was pushing 290, but I never got to As depicted on the MSU football Twitter account, Amos, MSU’s 300,” Brott said with a laugh. 235-pound tight end, took a knee outside the entrance to the fi eld and Because of his time playing on the offensive line, Brott has been able popped the question. Green said yes before leaping into Amos’ arms. to provide tips to Sullivan and Amos when it comes to in-line block- Montana State coach Jeff Choate had to laugh, though he may have ing. Because of his time playing wide receiver, Sullivan has been able preferred Amos had his mind focused fully on the task at hand, like to teach his tight end teammates how to run their routes more precisely. establishing a physical presence on the football fi eld. Amos is the go-to for advice when playing as an H-back, wing or any But Amos had his reasons. portion of MSU’s offense that requires the tight end go be in motion “I knew she is the one for me,” Amos explained this week. “If I wait before the snap. until after the game I’ll be too nervous, might not play to my full poten- “We rely on each other a lot,” Sullivan said. “We have known each tial. So I fi gured I’d go ahead and knock it out of the park before then, other for fi ve years and we’ve gone through it all together. Whenever we focus on the game, and we came out, we dominated and came out with a have a question about something, we can ask each other.” win against Wagner.” The fi ve-year journey helped Brott build great pride in himself. As he Dominate MSU did, prevailing by a 47-24 score. refl ected on his career, he said he found himself looking at old rosters, Amos thrived in his role as a blocking tight end last week, helping clear holes for a ground game that produced 246 yards. True freshman running back Isaiah Ifanse had 146 of them. TROY ANDERSEN Speaking about Ifanse, Amos said, “That’s what these coaches want. FOR BETTER OR WORSE, BOBCATS STICK Isaiah is a very unique guy. He can make guys miss, he can even run WITH ‘HEART AND SOUL’ QB guys over. He’s something special that we have here in this program.” Regarding Amos’ engagement, it wasn’t the fi rst time one of Choate’s by COLTON POOL, Bozeman Chronicle players asked for someone’s hand on game day. Nov 3, 2018 When Choate was the running backs coach (and special teams coor- dinator) at Boise State in 2006, Ian Johnson made an on-fi eld proposal BOZEMAN — This isn’t the fi rst time Redd, a redshirt freshman for to his girlfriend, Broncos cheerleader Chrissy Popadics, after scoring a Montana State, has gone through this. He often has to ask coaches and two-point conversion on a Statue of Liberty play in overtime that beat players to repeat themselves and may have to turn his head away to Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. know when someone is speaking. People sometimes believe he’s ignor- The moment, which came immediately following one of the most ing them or doesn’t want to talk to them. iconic college football games in recent history, was broadcast on national That’s not it. He just can’t hear them. television. Redd was diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis, which causes As for Amos’ methods, Choate joked: “He and I had a little chat about swelling in the muscle between his brain and his skull, at 2 years old. that. I said, ‘Congratulations, don’t ever do it again.’” He’s been deaf out of his right ear ever since. The engagement seemed to represent full-circle growth for Amos, a But as long as he can hear out of one ear, Redd hardly thinks of it as a fi fth-year senior and an unheralded member of Montana State’s offense. disability. He’s simply had to deal with it. Recruited by Rob Ash’s staff, Amos came to MSU in the fall of 2014 Redd worked his way into the starting lineup at right guard and will from Burleson, Texas. From the day he arrived, Amos was already a be a key factor for the Bobcats as they play against Northern Colorado at grown man physically. But as time went on it became clear that he 1 p.m. today at Bobcat Stadium. needed to use his size in more resourceful ways. “Most of the time it doesn’t bother me that much,” Redd said. “I’ve Run blocking has since become Amos’ specialty. been around it my whole life. It’s just a part of me.” “We challenged him about two years ago — ‘You’ve got to be a more Redd still considers himself lucky to at least have one good ear. He physical player or you’re not going to have a lot of role in this,’” Choate goes to concerts and listens to loud music without headaches. In fact, he said. “And he has really embraced that and he’s become a very physical listens to music — country and rap are his favorites and “Thunderstruck” blocker for us, an exceptionally important part of our run game and a by AC/DC is his go-to workout song — with both headphones only really good leader in the locker room.” because it’s comfortable. “It was just another gear I had to fi nd,” Amos said. “My mind fl ipped Redd’s only regret is he took Spanish instead of sign language in up and went up another level. Just bring more intensity, be more physi- high school. He can’t wear a hearing aid because his entire nerve in that cal, just start dominating more guys. part of his head is dead, and the only way to repair his hearing is brain “Just being able to go be a physical guy and knock another dude surgery. So doctors told him he better take care of his other ear. upside the head, that’s nice.” “It’s just something I guess that happens,” Redd said. “And you’ve Tight ends have not fi gured prominently in MSU’s passing game the just got to live with it.” past couple years, partly because the passing game hasn’t consistently When he was a child, Redd, who hopes to pursue a career in business, thrived. Amos, for one, hasn’t made anyone forget Beau Sandland. said no matter the season he constantly asked his dad, Steve, to play Entering this week’s Big Sky Conference opener at Portland State, catch with him. Amos has only fi ve career receptions. But individual stats don’t rank Redd’s father played for Washington and Boise State in the 1980s high on his list of goals. and his uncle also played for UW, but Redd never felt pushed toward Echoing Choate’s words, MSU safety Brayden Konkol said Amos is a football. He just wanted to be like his dad, who Redd called his idol as a valued leader in the locker room. husband and father fi gure, so football was a love at fi rst sight. “Curtis is a good dude,” Konkol said. “Everyone calls him ‘Gramps.’ “Football’s been in my family forever,” Redd said. “It’s kind of natu- He’s always looking out for the younger guys. He loves to give advice. ral for me to play the game.” “He’s a really good teammate. He’s one of those guys you need on Redd played guard his sophomore year of high school and center his your team. He’s a glue guy, and he produces on Saturdays.” last two years at Rocky Mountain in Meridian, Idaho. As a smaller FCS “Whatever gets us wins is what I’m OK with,” Amos said. “If that lineman at 6-foot-1, 275 pounds, Redd feels center is more natural to means catching less balls and blocking more, as long as we win I’m OK him. with whatever these coaches ask me to do.” But that position also requires communication with the rest of the After a 556-yard outburst against Wagner, the Bobcats’ offense has team, something his lack of hearing hinders at times. momentum heading to Portland State. Quarterback Tucker Rovig took Redd wanted to be honest with coaches when he was being recruited. another step in his development with a solid, 310-yard passing perfor- He didn’t want to keep his hearing issues a secret and then have it be a mance, and Ifanse more than fl ashed his ability. problem when he arrived on campus. Army dropped a scholarship offer The lingering question this week (and every week, seemingly) is how when Redd disclosed that he was deaf in one ear because he wouldn’t be MSU will utilize Troy Andersen — at quarterback? At running back? accepted anyway. How about linebacker? Choate said Andersen may play without the large “I wanted them to know who I was and what came with me,” Redd cast that has protected his injured left hand in the previous two games. said. “I’m not ashamed of it at all. It just happens.” Regardless, Amos will do his part to replicate last week’s offensive Redd’s dreams weren’t shattered. He sees his hearing as a problem breakout. other people have to fi gure out, not him. “It was nice to see because we know we can do it,” Amos said. “It was While Redd believes he’s more serious than the rest of his fellow of- nice to put that out there on a Saturday and actually have a plan, execute fensive linemen, Brott said everyone has gotten along with him. Though the plan and see it fall into place. That was the best part about it.” he’s shorter, Brott said Redd takes advantage of that to gain a leverage advantage on defenders. And with good hands and feet, Brott believes Redd has a standout career ahead. “He’s adjusted to it,” Brott said. “He doesn’t have any problems with it. He’s defi nitely grown up in a lot of ways.” Redd played at center with MSU’s starters during the spring. He felt that time was “like bullets fl ying” going against the likes of Tucker spite playing at non-Power 5 Northern Illinois. Yates, making Redd realize he wasn’t quite ready to play yet. Lamar Jackson became the fi rst player ever to throw for more than While he clearly understood the quarterback when under center, 3,500 yards and rush for more than 1,500 yards in back to back seasons, Redd struggled to hear the snap count from the quarterback when in piling up 57 passing touchdowns, 39 rushing touchdowns and a Heisman shotgun. Coaches found a way to keep Redd on the fi eld by having the Trophy before his time at Louisville ended. quarterbacks signal for the snap by clapping, which Redd can hear much In the Big Sky Conference, Cal Poly’s string of triple option quar- clearer. terbacks have been among the most productive rushers in the league. In During the spring game, coaches lectured Redd after he didn’t snap 2011 at Portland State, Conner Kavanaugh broke the mold as a non-triple the ball when the quarterback went through the snap count but didn’t option quarterback to rush for more than 1,000 yards in Bruce Barnum’s clap. So while the rest of the line moved early for a false start, Redd version of the spread read option. didn’t hear anything. Three years later, Cal Poly quarterback Chris Brown stole the QB “It sucks,” Redd said, “but I’ve learned it’s not really a good excuse. I single-season rushing record when he plowed his way to 1,265 yards in have to live with it.” 2014. The Bobcats solidifi ed senior Alex Neale as the starting center during Dakota Prukop’s ability to break the pocket made him an All-Amer- fall camp, so Redd competed for a starting guard spot. Bobcats head ican for Montana State in 2015. Chris Murray’s elusiveness made him coach Jeff Choate said Redd improved his communication skills, jelled one of the league’s most unique weapons over the last two seasons at nicely with the other linemen and was hard to keep off the fi eld because MSU. he did everything correctly. Choate saw more confi dence and growth in “I don’t think a lot of people understand this: the quarterback having Redd as camp went along. the ability to run the football is a nightmare for defenses because if you Keep up with the Bobcats with the Blue and Gold blog on Facebook! have a great running back and you have a guy who is a statue handing it “Zach will fi nd a place,” Choate said during fall camp. “He’s too good off to him, all eyes are on that running back,” Montana State third-year of a football player.” head coach Jeff Choate said on Monday. “…I don’t think a lot of people Yet Connor Wood, one of Redd’s best friends who’s also from Merid- understand that that is the nuance of football, especially in the college ian, won the starting right tackle spot. While he was happy for Wood, game, that is so different. that left Redd without a spot in the starting lineup in the season opener. “If you can run the ball, you can do anything.” “Yeah, I think it did motivate me to push myself that much harder,” Running quarterbacks are nothing new at the collegiate level. But to Redd said. fi nd an example similar to the way Montana State is currently using Troy Redd may have fi nally found his spot at guard. MSU’s center has to Andersen, you have to turn back the clock decades and decades. play like the quarterback of the offensive line by knowing every posi- “I think it’s more old-school single-wing that it is Wildcat,” Choate tion’s responsibilities and communicating with the other linemen to put said when asked how to describe the spread zone attack MSU is cur- everyone in the correct position. Now at guard, Redd doesn’t have to rently employing. “That’s how I would describe it. You are snapping the worry about that. ball to a guy who is a runner and you have to account for that. You have “He’s a really competitive kid,” Choate said. “He’s a scrapper. He’s to leverage the edges of the fi eld differently than you do for a guy who the smallest guy on our line, but he doesn’t play that way. He’s ferocious. might throw the ball into the fl at or run a curl-fl at concept. I think that’s I love the way the kid plays.” hard to prepare for.” In case he ever has to play center after Neale graduates, Redd has In Montana State’s Big Sky Conference opener, it appeared no level learned from Neale by playing alongside him. Redd is still fi nding new of preparation could have helped Portland State earn the upper hand methods like hand signals to communicate, which Neale said will im- against the physical, unique Andersen. The sophomore from Dillon prove with time and experience. rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns, the yardage total the second- Redd always wants to watch fi lm and seemingly has a new question most in Big Sky Conference history for a quarterback. for Neale every day. He has to be a little louder with Redd, but Neale The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder has the body of a linebacker, the speed of knows it comes with the territory of someone who can’t hear in one ear. a sprinter, the awkward lankiness of a young deer and the penchant for “He just cares so much,” Neale said. “He’ll ask constantly what he’s contact of a demolition derby driver. supposed to do and how to improve himself, and I love that about the “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anybody run like Troy,” MSU of- kid.” fensive coordinator Brian Armstrong said. “Tuck the head in…it’s crazy Even if he’s deaf in one ear, Redd refused to quit on the possibility of looking. I personally can’t think of anybody that has his skill set. You starting this season. He’s fi nally here now. think of Tim Tebow back in the day but he does not run like Troy runs. “If nobody brings it up, I almost forget about it,” Redd said. “It’s been “Troy has a unique running style. At the end of the day, he’s 225 something I’ve just adapted to, and I’ve gotten pretty good at it. pounds like a freight train running at you. There’s going to be a sudden “It’s never been a fault.” impact.” Andersen might not remind most of his coaches of other players. But to MSU quarterback’s coach Bob Cole, Andersen reminds him of one of ANDERSEN THE CENTERPIECE OF RARE, his most accomplished pupils. “Jordan Lynch, him and Troy have similar running styles. They both THROWBACK OFFENSIVE ATTACK FOR CATS actually tucked their helmet in their shoulders when they start to go,” Cole said on Tuesday. by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports “The quarterback run, you always have an extra man on offense Sept 26, 2018 because you have an extra blocker. That gives a defense issues with the BOZEMAN — Pat White used deft ball skills and electric open-fi eld kind of quarterback runs you do. We did a quarterback counter on the speed to fi nish his career at West Virginia as the all-time leading rusher 5-yard line and he walked into the end zone untouched. There’s a lot of for a quarterback in college football history. things we can do and he’s really good at it.” Tim Tebow’s grit, determination and strength running the football The read option has become a staple of college football offenses since proved a key cog in a pair of national championships at Florida. Cam Urban Meyer fi rst brought it into popularity at Bowling Green, then Newton’s physical gifts and raw power equaled a Heisman Trophy and a Utah, then Florida. Now it seems almost every non-triple option or air national championship at Auburn. raid team has a variation of the read option in their offense. Denard Robinson’s elusiveness made him an icon at Michigan and The run-pass option has also become a hot trend. From the version Jordan Lynch’s deceptive athleticism made him a Heisman fi nalist de- Carson Wentz, Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles rode to the Super Bowl title to the RPO style Baker Mayfi eld thrived in at Oklahoma on As the defensive line coach at Washington, one week the Huskies the way to the 2017 Heisman. would play Oregon’s spread option attack and face off against Washing- Against PSU, Andersen operated a variety of designed runs, from ton State’s air raid the following Saturday. keepers out of the zone read to designed quarterback power, counter, MSU’s offense has struggled with being one-dimensional ever since draw and sweeps to a few scrambles out of designed passing plays. Un- Murray took over the starting job for Tyler Bruggman midway through like scramblers or read option threats, Almost every one of Andersen’s the 2016 season. This year, it’s not much different. Andersen has com- 22 carries was designed for him and him alone to have the ball in his pleted 19 of his 35 attempts (54.3 percent), including none of his four hands. passes during the fi rst half against WIU. He has thrown for 188 yards in “They lined up in a front that we thought we could run power and get his two starts, including 107 at PSU, 53 of which came on a Kevin Kas- him on the edge and he did the rest,” Cole said. “We gave him the ball sis 53-yard catch and run. quite a bit. But a lot of it, that’s his talent.” With the Bobcats preparing to face the No. 6 team in the FCS — an Montana State enters Saturday’s game against Eastern Washington Eagles’ squad who has written the book on up-tempo, high-scoring of- rushing for 189 yards per game. But 727 of MSU’s 746 rushing yards fenses that thrive on a combination of air raid, West Coast, single-back have come in MSU’s three victories. And Andersen has accounted for and pro-style offensive principles — Choate is not budging on sticking 423 yards (55.3 percent) of MSU’s rushing output. with the unique offensive attack that has led MSU to two wins in two In his two full games at quarterback, Andersen is rushing for 178 games with Andersen at the controls. yards per game and averaging 7.7 yards per carry. He scored two touch- “I would much rather play a team like Washington State who is just downs in MSU’s season-opening 26-23 win over Western Illinois and going to say, ‘Here’s our six or seven route concepts, this is what we are two more touchdowns against Portland State. going to do or we are going to run inside zone,” Choate said. “They may His 211 yards have been surpassed in a Big Sky game by only beat you but they are not going to take your will. That’s the bottom line.” Brown’s 226 rushing yards against Montana in Cal Poly’s 41-21 win over the Griz in 2014. After MSU’s embarrassing 45-14 loss at No. 3 South Dakota State HEALTHY TROY ANDERSEN ALLOWS MSU TO — a game in which the Jackrabbits held Montana State to 29 yards on 21 carries — Choate challenged the Bobcat offensive line. A group that ESTABLISH DESIRED OFFENSIVE STYLE returned four starters but features just one senior in center Alex Neale did not play with its normal urgency for most of MSU’s fi rst two games. by GREG RACHAC, Billings Gazette “Our DNA is run the ball and our offensive line took it personal and Sept 25, 2018 they’ve performed really, really well the last few weeks,” Andersen said. BOZEMAN — The threat of a consistent downfi eld passing game is “To be able to put up the kind of numbers we’ve been able to put up on something that has eluded Montana State’s offense in recent years, but the ground has been impressive.” if you think it’s curious that the Bobcats seem committed to playing the Choate asked for 200 yards against Wagner. The Bobcats rushed for run-fi rst Troy Andersen at quarterback, coach Jeff Choate has an answer. 236 yards with Tucker Rovig playing quarterback and Andersen rushing “The quarterback having the ability to run the football is a nightmare for 64 yards as a running back. True freshman Isaiah Ifanse rushed for a for defenses,” Choate said Monday. “Because if you’ve got a great run- career-high 146 yards. ning back and you’ve got a guy who’s a statue handing it off to him, all “That felt good,” MSU sophomore right guard Lewis Kidd said. eyes are on that running back. “That’s what we pride ourselves on. That’s what we are known for and “But if you put 15 (Andersen) back there with 22 (Isaiah Ifanse), everyone knows that.” that’s a problem. You’ve got to defend the guy who’s taking the snap as Last week, MSU totaled 323 yards, a season-high. Ifanse totaled well as the other guy. I don’t think a lot of people understand that that’s exactly 100 yards, making him just the second Bobcat true freshman the nuance of modern football, especially in the college game, that is so to rush for 100 yards in back-to-back games. Andersen and Ifanse have different.” rushed for 684 of MSU’s yards, or 90.4 percent. That doesn’t necessarily mean Tucker Rovig isn’t going to play. But it “I think the biggest improvement is our coaching staff deciding that does mean MSU has more options. we are going to be who we are,” Choate said. “I don’t think we were that It’s true that Rovig threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns for the the fi rst half of the Western Illinois game and really, we were a lost outfi t Bobcats in a 47-24 victory over Wagner two weeks ago while Andersen against South Dakota State. That stuff being ancient history, over the last was limited due to an injured left hand. But when Andersen returned to two weeks, I think we have just said, ‘Hey, this is who we need to be to health last week, it was he who took the lion’s share of the snaps in a 43- be successful right now’ and it’s really helped our offensive line to feel 23 victory at Portland State. comfortable.” Andersen rushed for a career-high 211 yards while Ifanse, playing off An offensive line unit that features junior Mitch Brott at left tackle in the defense’s concern with the QB run game, amassed 100 yards for the his third year as a starter, sophomore left guard Taylor Tuisasosopo in his second straight week. second year as a starter, Neale in his third year starting in the middle and Rovig did come in for a few plays under center. It was his 32-yard Kidd in his second year in the starting lineup gives Montana State a salty pass down the sideline to Andersen on a wheel route that helped spark unit with plenty of room to grow. the Bobcats’ offense to seven consecutive scoring drives. Andersen said he has seen the group become more focused During an interview on Tuesday, Andersen admitted that there are and prioritize preparation. The quarterback said the front fi ve have “had aspects to Rovig’s game that are more refi ned than his own: Rovig more much better intensity” and “a physical mindset” since Choate challenged of a pure thrower while Andersen is more of a runner. them. There’s no telling how the Bobcats might utilize both QBs in the com- “Being able to run the ball against a defense that knows it’s coming ing weeks. and is trying to stop it, being able to roll off the ball and make holes is Andersen’s ability to run the ball with both speed and power from the probably the best feeling in the world,” Kidd said quarterback position is something MSU’s coaches are in love with, and Choate has prepared for every type of offense during his 17 years is something they believe gives opposing defensive coordinators more coaching in the FBS and FCS. This decade, he coached in the Mountain trouble preparing for. West, the SEC and the Pac 12, helping his Boise State teams prepare for “I don’t think I’ve seen anybody run like Andersen,” offensive coordi- triple option teams like Air Force or spread offenses like Hawaii. nator Brian Armstrong said. During his time at Florida, one week brought Texas A&M’s spread, “At the end of the day he’s 220 pounds and like a freight train running the next week a more traditional style like the offenses employed at at you. There’s going to be a sudden impact.” Alabama, LSU or Georgia. The Bobcats weren’t able to establish any semblance of a running spot on the Bobcats’ special teams in terms of personnel and production. game during a blowout loss in Week 2 at South Dakota State — a game “The biggest thing for me this fall camp that I’ve been focused on is in which Rovig played quarterback exclusively while an injured Ander- my accuracy,” Bailey said during Montana State’s media day last week. sen was used sparingly at running back and linebacker. “I know I have a strong leg, but my accuracy is kind of the spot where I They returned to their ground-game principles, though, in the fol- need to improve. lowing two weeks against Wagner and PSU, and the offense came alive. “The biggest thing coach (Jeff) Choate has talked to me about is MSU scored 90 combined points and averaged 525.3 total yards in those that we need those kicks 45 yards and in. We need to be 80 percent and games. above. That’s been my big focus right now.” Rushing-wise, the Bobcats have put up 569 yards in the past two Kickers Luke Daly and Gabe Peppenger made 5 of 11 fi eld goals last weeks. year. Peppenger was 4 for 4 from 29 yards and in but went 1 for 7 from They had a mere 23 rushing yards against South Dakota State, and 30 and beyond. it took until the third quarter to get anything going offensively in that The year before, Peppenger and Devon Tandberg combined to make game. 69 percent, which was decidedly better. “I think our DNA is to run the ball. Our offensive line kind of took it Last year Peppenger made a game-winner at the gun to beat Northern personal,” Andersen said. “They’ve performed really, really well the last Colorado on the road. Peppenger, from Missoula, has since transferred to (two) weeks to be able to put up the kind of numbers that we’ve been Montana. putting up on the ground.” Bailey, at 215 pounds, has shown off the strength of his leg through- Andersen said the line has “had a more physical mindset. They’ve out camp. But in two scrimmages he is 2 for 5 on fi eld goals. Three of watched a lot of fi lm and they’ve been more prepared. After South Da- those misses were from 43 yards and beyond. Bailey made a 53-yarder kota State it was kind of hard on us all. I think coach really challenged during the Sonny Holland spring game in April. them to come out with better intensity and better focus, and these last Like all kickers, part of Bailey’s process is to keep a clear mind. (two) weeks they defi nitely have.” “You’re not going to make every kick. That’s just a fact. But you’ve Any coach’s dream scenario is to have a productive running game and got to know how to bounce back from that,” said Bailey, who originally a quarterback who can throw the football down the fi eld with consistent kicked at the University of Wyoming. “You miss a kick, you can’t dwell success. No. 5-ranked Eastern Washington, the Bobcats’ opponent this on it. Even on good kicks, you have to forget it. You have to focus on the week, certainly has that element. next one. Forget the bad and remember how the good feels, but don’t let Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud is as good as they come, and their it get stuck in your head.” ground game is coming off a 400-plus-yard performance in a 70-17 vic- From a punting perspective, MSU is in good hands with junior Jared tory over Cal Poly. Padmos. Andersen isn’t the type of quarterback that will pile up completions Utilizing a roll-out style, Padmos was nothing short of a special teams and yards through the air. Rovig showed, in one game, at least, that he weapon last season. He ranked second in the Big Sky with an average can. of 42.5 yards on 39 punts, and had a long of 70, which was No. 1 in the But based on their offensive style, the Bobcats would rather take a league. defense’s soul with an effective and effi cient ground game— Choate’s He pinned 16 punts inside the opponents’ 20 yard line. words. And it has come to fruition in recent weeks. “I just think that what we do fi ts him so well,” Choate said. “Origi- Andersen is “a workhorse. You’re talking about a quarterback slash nally when he became the guy as a true freshman he thought we wanted running back, a hybrid,” EWU coach Aaron Best told The Spokesman- him to be some kind of traditional punter. Review. “He runs hard. Every run is very explosive. He’s hard to take “But he roll punted and was awesome at it in high school, and we down at the contact point. It takes multiple people to bring him down.” sat him down and kind of said, ‘Hey, this is what we want you to do. Be “I think the biggest improvement has been our coaching staff deciding you. We built this around you and your strengths.’ Ever since then he’s we were going to be who we are,” Choate said. “Over the last two weeks just kind of relaxed and taken over.” I think we’ve just said, ‘Hey, this is who we need to be to be successful Padmos has also been serving as a placeholder on fi eld goals. Logan right now.’ MacDonald has been the primary long-snapper in camp. “I think it’s really helped our offensive line to feel comfortable, and With the Week 1 opener on the horizon, Tyrel Burgess and Kevin they’ve done an awesome job over the last two weeks for sure.” Kassis are among those who will be counted on in the return game. Though he has been nicked up in camp, Burgess is expected to be the Bobcats’ No. 1 kickoff returner — at least until Logan Jones is healthy, whenever that may be. Jones remains sidelined while dealing with what Choate described earlier as a hernia. TRISTAN BAILEY Jones returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown during a game at Portland State as a true freshman in 2015, becoming one of only fi ve ACCURACY, FOCUS, CLEAR MIND ESSENTIAL players in MSU history to take a kick back end zone to end zone. FOR NEW MONTANA STATE KICKER TRISTAN In addition to being one of the team’s top receiving targets, Kassis is BAILEY sure-handed as a punt returner. Otherwise, 2018 marks the fi rst season in which the NCAA’s new fair-catch rule on kickoffs takes effect. If a player makes a fair catch by GREG RACHAC, 406MTsports.com Aug 19, 2018 inside the 25 yard line (but not in the end zone), by rule the ball will be placed on the 25, not unlike a touchback. BOZEMAN — Montana State ranked 12th out of 13 Big Sky Confer- Choate said he is interested to see how the new rule plays out. There ence teams last season in fi eld goal kicking, making just 46 percent of its is a big incentive for an offense to begin a drive at the 25, at least. attempts. “I’ve talked to a lot of people, and the consensus is we don’t really For a team that has fallen short in several tight games the past two know,” Choate said. “I think so much of it is going to be dictated by seasons, the ability to bang the ball through uprights consistently has weather conditions, game conditions, what kind of returner (it) is, what fallen under a sharp lens heading into the 2018 campaign. kind of talent your kicker has. It’s all these variables. New placekicker Tristan Bailey transferred to MSU from Coffeyville “The thing that most people have said is that while you will see some Community College in Kansas during the offseason. He understands the of the fair-catching inside the 25, that maybe you’re going to see more importance of his role as he looks to solidify what has been an erratic squib kicks. If you can fair catch, do you squib it and hope it kind of dies weird on the 12-yard line and it becomes a rugby scrum and you can State’s Thundercats will defi nitely want to be a part of it. gain fi eld position that way? “The objective of the rule is for safety and to speed the game up, (and that) is probably going to occur.” GRANT COLLINS BOZEMAN BRED: COLLINS FIGHTS UNTIL HIS JALEN COLE/TYREL THOMAS LAST SNAP AS A BOBCAT MONTANA STATE’S THUNDERCATS by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports by CALEB RUX, Hero Sports Nov 16, 2018 Sept 20, 2018 BOZEMAN — Tucker Yates has gotten used to the sight by now, a scene BOZEMAN — The Montana State Thundercats, yes the Thundercats, on replay for most of the last four years. will take the fi eld together again on Saturday against conference oppo- When the Montana State senior defensive tackle walks by the MSU nent Eastern Washington. training room, Grant Collins is almost always sitting inside icing a vari- Sophomore cornerbacks Tyrel Thomas and Jalen Cole were given the ety of his ailing body parts. Thundercats title last year by former MSU defensive backs coach Gerald “Sometimes, he’ll have as many as fi ve ice packs all over his shoul- Alexander. After talking to them, it became clear why the two share ders and knees. It’s like, ‘Geez, Grant, are you alright man?” Yates said the nickname. Both guys are nearly identical in stature, play style and with a respectful chuckle. “I mean, you have fi ve ice packs on you. personality. “We’ve had conversations before and I’ve asked him if he is going to As Thomas put it, “We are two young cats from the same city, small, hang it up this last spring and this last fall camp when he hurt his shoul- physical and rowdy on the fi eld.” der again. He has said no. Every single time.” You could have told me they were brothers and I would have believed Since breaking into the starting lineup at middle linebacker as a it. When you interact with the Thundercats their energetic personalities redshirt freshman in 2015, Collins has been a marvel of recovery. The are immediately felt. Bozeman native had his fi rst shoulder surgery when he was still in Their analogous upbringings fostered similar attitudes and play styles. high school, an operation that derailed any plans to travel around the Both guys possess a scrappy type of play, challenging their opponents to Northwest and solidify the interest he was already receiving from Pac 12 be tougher than them. schools. Thomas emphasized, “Every time I play I want to show them [the op- Collins has had three more shoulder surgeries since then. Through a ponent] that I am the best one on the fi eld.” coaching change and subsequent position change, he has hardly ever had Although both are listed at 5-foot-8, with Thomas 175 pounds and an off-season to gain weight and strength. Instead, he’s dedicated most of Cole a mere 150 pounds, they aren’t afraid to put a hit on someone. Even his free time to the training room and rehab lifestyle. with the little time I had with them, their passion for the game became Last season, Collins suffered a particularly violent injury on a sideline clear. tackle against Eastern Washington. That shoulder rip cost him the rest Cole reminded me multiple times, “The games are what I live for.” of his junior season, snapping his string of 28 straight starts despite a Later on he talked about running into Bobcat Stadium, asserting, “It’s switch to Buck end for about a dozen games between his sophomore and surreal, just because, coming where I come from a lot of people didn’t junior seasons, his fi rst two years playing under head coach Jeff Choate make it out, so just the fact that I did, I feel like I’m playing for every- and his staff. body back home. So I have to represent.” Collins missed all of spring football this spring and was in and out Day in and day out these two Bobcats step onto the fi eld motivated to during his fi nal fall camp in August. He did not play in MSU’s season- compete. opening 26-23 win over Western Illinois. He did not start in Montana But before becoming Bobcats, the two had already shared the same State’s 45-14 loss against South Dakota State. He came back to the team. Thomas and Cole were on the “Bellfl ower Broncos,” their local lineup on September 15 and made four solo tackles in a 47-24 victory Pop Warner football team. Although they played on the same team, they over Wagner College. He has not missed another start entering Satur- didn’t know each other well. day’s showdown with rival Montana. Fast forward to high school, the future Bobcats competed against each All season long, Choate has made comments about “just trying to get other in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) prep football Grant to Saturday” every single week. The grizzled veteran will make division. Better yet, their two high schools, Thomas’ St. John Bosco and his 37th career start this Saturday when the Bobcats face off against the Cole’s Mater Dei, were rivals. When asked about the rivalry Thomas Grizzlies, even though he’s spent way more time getting his body right replied,”It was just like Cats versus Griz to me; it’s a game you have to than grinding through practices in preparation for the fi nale of his memo- win.” rable Bobcat career. During their senior years, their high schools fought it out twice. In the “I have never been around a dude who had more reason and more fi rst contest, Cole intercepted a pass that sealed the win for his squad. excuses to hang it up than he has,” Montana State defensive coordina- The two met again in the CIF championship where Thomas secured a tor and linebackers coach Ty Gregorak said earlier this season. “Not pick-six to help lead his team to victory. one. He’s fought through it all. It’s crazy to think we are here. I remind At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Thomas’ and Cole’s teams were him every day how many days he has left guaranteed so he can embrace rated second and third in the nation, respectively. A distinction, both that.” said infl uences their football careers today. Thomas added to being a top On Saturday, Collins will cuff up his shoulders and put on his football team, saying, “It puts a lot of targets on your head,” something he likes. armor for the last guaranteed time. Montana State is gunning for its third The two talents play interchangeably at the Bobcats’ boundary corner straight win over the Griz. The Bobcats have not posted three consecu- position and will play an important part in Saturday’s game. When tive victories in the rivalry since 1983, 1984 and 1985. questioned about his role against Eastern Washington, Cole replied, “I’m “I’m kind of at a loss for words when I think about my career almost going to be as physical as possible.” being over,” Collins said. “It’s one of those things where it probably The Thundercats and the rest of Montana State’s defense will have to won’t really hit me until it’s over. prove strong to contain the Eagles at Bobcat Stadium. The Cats are look- “It would be a pretty great accomplishment to say I beat the Griz ing to pick up their fi rst win against Eastern since 2011, and Montana three of the four times I played them. That’s something not everyone can say coming out of here. That would be pretty awesome.” ing week against Idaho’s pro-style offense, Collins provided the hammer, During his seven seasons coaching linebackers at Montana, and four piling up 10 tackles, including seven solo tackles in a 24-23 victory. more as UM’s defensive coordinator and now three years with the Bob- He rolled up 11 tackles and a tackle for loss at Weber State, 13 tackles cats, Gregorak has coached some of the best players the Treasure State and two tackles for loss at Idaho State and 10 tackles, including seven rivalry has seen. He helped Caleb McSurdy and Zack Wagennman earn solos, against Cal Poly’s brutally physical triple option. Big Sky Defensive MVP honors and played a hand in Tyrone Holmes “He runs to the ball like a maniac,” Yates said. “He plays so hard. winning the 2015 Buck Buchanan Award in Gregorak’s fi nal season in That’s what I love about Grant. He’ll throw himself in there no matter Missoula. what. He’s had so many shoulder surgeries and just has had no regard for Over the last three years, Gregorak worked directing with Collins his shoulders. He had a major injury this fall camp and he’s back already. fi rst at Buck end in 2016, then as MSU’s thumping Mike linebacker for I just appreciate Grant for that sort of toughness.” three games last season and the last nine this fall. That resilience has Last week on Senior Day, Collins set the tone with his attitude and impressed a linebackers’ coach who’s playing career ended at Colorado edgy play in a dominate 35-7 victory to sew up the Bobcats’ fi rst win- because of shoulder injuries. ning season since Collins redshirted in 2014. The local product piled “Grant is committed to football and he wasn’t going to let the game up seven tackles, including six solos in his fi nal regular-season game at break him,” Gregorak said. “Which it has. Physically, it has broken him Bobcat Stadium. down. It’s been truly amazing to watch him overcome all this stuff with “He has the most pure character and integrity that I have ever met in his shoulders. He’s a beaten up old man. I’m really proud of him fi ghting a human being,” MSU senior defensive tackle and captain Zach Wright through like he has.” said. “I’m never seen him waiver. I’ve seen him get down. But his resil- As Collins gets ready to tape it together for one last showdown with ience, I’m never seen that ever waiver in that man. The amount of fi ght his hated rival, he’s left an impression on Choate as well. that dude has in him, just how good of a person he is, he’s very unique. “I have more respect for that kid than any player I’ve ever coached I’ve never really met a person like him.” and here’s why: how he goes about his practice habits,” Choate said in This season, he has 60 tackles, second on MSU, including 34 solos an interview in August. “He is fanatical. He only knows one speed. He and three tackles for loss. understands that effort is the price of admission. He gets all of that. But “Invaluable,” Choate said when asked what Collins’ availability has when you look at what this young man has been through, how much he meant to the Bobcats. “Without having (junior inside linebacker) Josh must absolutely love the game of football. (Hill), Grant has had to be the guy. He is tough, man. He is tough. The “Going back to his junior year of high school when he started having battle every week is get him to game day. Whatever he has to do, he’s these shoulder surgeries, almost every single year he’s had to endure going to do. He’s going to fi ght like a warrior until the end and that’s that. Then fi ght through that, come back, go through the pain of the re- who he is.” hab, go into the weight room, try to build his body back up knowing that, During that redshirt year in 2014, Collins and a collection of other quite honestly, the way his shoulders are constructed, it’s probably going now fi fth-year seniors sat out while MSU made its most recent push to to happen again. the postseason. Following a 47-41 home playoff loss to South Dakota “A lot of guys get one of those and they are like, ‘I’m good, Coach.’ I State and the completion of fi nals week, the redshirts had to move out of think clearly, if you look up passion for football in the dictionary, there’s the dorms for winter break. Wright, a native of New Braunfels, Texas, a picture of Grant Collins. He plays the game the right way and I have a remembers not having anywhere to go. tremendous amount of respect for him and his toughness.” “I was debating sleeping in my truck,” Wright said. “Everyone Because his off-seasons have been washed away, Gregorak knows already left and I couldn’t fi nd anyone. Then I ran into Grant. He invited Collins has limitations. Collins knows them too. He will be the fi rst to me over, let me stay at his family’s house. admit he’s probably not the right guy to be covering slot receivers or “I’m telling you right now, I’ve never had a better host in my life. running backs running routes out of the backfi eld. But his ability to come Seriously, never. He took care of me the whole time. That’s the fi rst time downhill and smack ball carriers with authority remains potent. I realized how good of a guy he is.” Following the Idaho State game, ISU head coach Rob Phenicie Most of his older teammates echo similar thoughts about Collins and sought out Gregorak to tell him how impressed he was with Collins’ his caring nature. He has been willing to share his local roots with team- play. Phenicie was the offensive coordinator at Montana under Bobby mates that come to Bozeman from far and wide. Hauck from 2003 until 2009, the same seasons Gregorak coached Griz Those roots have also put Collins in the spotlight from a young age. linebackers. Shane Collins, Grant’s father, is one of the fi nest athletes to ever come “In September, once he said, ‘Screw it, I’m playing,” Grant is playing out of Bozeman High. He was the fi rst Montanan to ever earn Gatorade middle linebacker at a really, really high level,” Gregorak said. “Phenicie Player of the Year honors in two sports when he claimed the prestigious liked the way he played tackle to tackle because he does come downhill, honor in football and track. He went on to an All-American career as a he will smack you.” defensive end and national championship shot put thrower at Arizona Collins had 88 tackles and fi ve tackles for loss as a redshirt freshman State before being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft. in 2015. He was solid at holding the edge but struggled to maintain the Grant Collins fi rst popped on the scene with a fi rst-team all-state mass needed to rush the passer during his full season playing Buck. He sophomore season at Bozeman High. With former Bobcat All-American fi nished 2016 with 28 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss, including two linebackers Bobby Daly and Roger Cooper as two of his prep coaches, sacks. Collins started to attract interest from college recruiters around the state In his fi rst game back playing Mike linebacker full time, Collins did and region. Two more all-state selections and the 2013 Class AA Defen- what Choate calls “puncturing the line of scrimmage” with his aggres- sive MVP after leading the Hawks to the state championship increased sive, physical play against Weber State’s power run game. He notched 11 interest that only faded because of Collins’ fi rst surgery. tackles and a tackle for loss that afternoon. He fi nished the season with Shane and Grant aren’t the only two athletes in the family. Grant’s 34 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss when he latest setback offered. younger sister Averie is one of the most successful female soccer players “I had played with a hurt left shoulder all of 2016. Then a freak deal to come out of Montana. The former Gatorade Player of the Year is a with my right shoulder last year,” Collins said. “With both of them senior at Stanford, reigning NCAA women’s soccer national champions. messed up, I knew I had to get it fi xed so I could come back and play at Although he’s never coveted stardom, Grant has also never shied the level I wanted to.” away from the spotlight. So many local stars that stay to play for their Over the last fi ve weeks, Collins has reached his top level of produc- hometown squads fold under the weight of high expectations. Collins tion as a Bobcat. He played sparingly against Eastern Washington as the has endured more hardship than almost any player to make it fi ve years Bobcats employed mostly a nickel package in a 34-17 loss. The follow- with the Bobcats. Yet, despite the exterior factors, Collins has continued grinding for the goal of giving his best. then 215-pounder staying in state. Before that, the son of former Arizona “It’s more personal pressure,” Collins said. “I always have that State defensive end and NFL Draft pick Shane Collins received interest competitiveness in me. I always want to be the best. I want to be the guy. from schools in the Pac 12 as well as Idaho, an FBS school at the time. That’s my mindset: no matter what it takes, I’m going to go to Montana But the initial shoulder injury kept him from going to individual camps State and play at a high level. around the region, likely costing him the exposure he would need to earn “With my family, it’s always been motivation for each other. Me and a scholarship offer from a Power 5 school. my sister would always compete, try to one-up each other. It’s something Since that initial surgery, Collins has endured four total shoulder sur- that helps you reach a little higher and work a little harder. Once you get geries. He had one in the off-season entering his sophomore year when away from the family, once you get to a team, you are doing the same he was supposed to be focusing on putting on weight for his eventual things because every one of these guys in your brother.” move to Buck end. His most recent surgery stemmed from a painful Collins said his greatest lesson from this journey has been learning injury suffered in MSU’s 31-19 loss at Eastern Washington last season. patience. He’s never considered himself the most patient person, but he’s That operation cost Collins the rest of the 2017 season, his fi nal had no choice during a football career fi lled with scars and surgeries, spring football and slowed him into fall camp. After about a week of physical therapy appointments and plenty of ice packs. practices in August, Collins was relegated to his jersey, workout shorts He is closing in on his degree in mechanical engineering technology. and a bucket hat, his role shifting from the quarterback of MSU’s de- He has attended a few career fairs and is hopeful he might have some fense as the Mike inside linebacker to a mentor and a coach as he tried job opportunities soon after graduation. He said when he was a teenager, his best to help sophomore Michael Jobman prepare to fi ll the position. he dreamed of playing in the NFL but now he thinks he would “have a On Saturday, Collins will return to the fold for the fi rst time in his fi - much nicer life moving on from football.” nal season as the Bobcats host Wagner of the Northeast Conference. Col- Like many of his Bobcat brothers, he says he’ll remember the times lins was an 11-game starter as a redshirt freshman at middle linebacker with his teammates in the locker room and the weight room as much as in 2015 before becoming an 11-game starter at Buck as a sophomore in he will remember competing on Saturdays. Choate’s fi rst season. Last season, he earned fi ve starts between Buck Montana State has an outside shot at the FCS playoffs if the Bobcats and and Mike before his latest required operation. can win in Missoula on Saturday afternoon. If MSU can slide into the “I haven’t felt this good in years,” Collins said early in fall camp be- postseason fi eld, the story of Collins’ peerless perseverance will con- fore the minor setback that cost him the fi rst two games of 2018 struck. tinue. “This is the healthiest I’ve been since being here. There’s an aspect of “It’s everything,” Collins said. “I don’t want it to end. I want to see ‘we should lighten the load a little bit’ but not necessarily slow down. how long this run can last. I want to make it to playoffs and go as far as I’m still going to be doing all the contact and stuff even if here and there we can. That’s why I came back one last time.” I take a little break, get off the shoulders a little bit. But not slowing down.” Ask those who have spent their careers playing in front, next to and behind Collins and they will tell you he has quit literally never slowed MSU’S COLLINS BEGINS FINAL CHAPTER IN down. Collins’ practice habits and the vigor he brings to the fi eld each LONG, TRYING FOOTBALL JOURNEY time he steps between the lines is tone-setting and borderline fanatical all at once. The seemingly unanimous respect he’s earned from his team- mates resonates no matter what Bobcat you talk with. by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports “Grant only has one speed and that’s full speed,” MSU defensive Sept 13, 2018 tackle Zach Wright said. “He was scout player of the year our freshmen BOZEMAN — If this were any other story, the return of the accom- year, which says it all about the way he practices. That’s all he knows plished local product to the Bobcat lineup would be one deemed coura- how to do: practice hard, play hard. You might be having a little bit of a geous or heroic. rough day, going slow and then Grant fl ies by you at 110 miles per hour For Grant Collins, returning from a shoulder injury is basically all and blows someone’s head off and you know you better pick it up.” he’s ever known. To his head coach, that’s what makes the Bozeman “There’s been times each of the our three seasons here that when native’s journey to his fi fth and fi nal season of college football that much I call the defense out, I call out Grant and I tell the guys, ‘The energy more impressive. and effort Grant brings every single day is the way you should bring “I have more respect for that kid than any player I’ve ever coached it,” added MSU third-year defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak. “Do you and here’s why: how he goes about his practice habits,” Choate said in understand how refreshing that is as a coach to know that you have a guy an interview in August. “He is fanatical. He only knows one speed. He on your team that brings his absolute best every single day? That rubs off understands that effort is the price of admission. He gets all of that. But on all the other players on both sides of the ball.” when you look at what this young man has been through, how much he The edge Collins brings to the fi eld contrasts his friendly personality must absolutely love the game of football. and the aptitude that has helped him close in on his mechanical engi- “Going back to his junior year of high school when he started having neering degree. Even when battling pain, Collins has tried to maintain a these shoulder surgeries, almost every single year he’s had to endure modicum of discipline in his life, something he credits his parents with that. Then fi ght through that, come back, go through the pain of the re- instilling in him and his sister, Averie, a standout soccer player at Stan- hab, go into the weight room, try to build his body back up knowing that, ford. quite honestly, the way his shoulders are constructed, it’s probably going “After my last surgery, it was a lot of work, a lot of PT (physical to happen again. therapy) and there was a lot of questions of if I would be able to come “A lot of guys get one of those and they are like, ‘I’m good, Coach.’ I back,” Collins said. “At that point, I was like, ‘I’m going to do this. think clearly, if you look up passion for football in the dictionary, there’s There’s no question.’ I have worked has hard as I could, done everything a picture of Grant Collins. He plays the game the right way and I have a in my power to try to come back this season. tremendous amount of respect for him and his toughness.” “The physical therapy is brutal. But it’s like everything in life: if you Collins’ star began to rise early on in his prep career at Bozeman High stay dedicated to it and keep pushing, you will keep pushing forward.” School. The physical, instinctual linebacker entrenched himself squarely During his time at Bozeman High, Collins earned Class AA fi rst-team on the recruiting boards of every school in Montana by the end of a all-state honors twice. After teaming with current Seattle Seahawks tight standout sophomore season, his fi rst as a starter. That off-season, he had end Will Dissly to lead the Hawks to the 2013 state title, Collins was his fi rst shoulder surgery. named the USA Today Montana Defensive Player of the Year. He also That operation, ironically was a major factor leading to the 6-foot-4, earned Class AA Defensive MVP honors. As a rising prep star, Collins learned under former Bobcat middle The previous spring and that fall camp, John D’Agostino was on the linebacker Bobby Daly, a prolifi c tackler in the mid-2000s who is now grind, too. The third-year sophomore was a local preferred walk-on from the linebackers’ coach at Idaho. Collins also played for head coach Troy Bozeman High who had worked to establish himself under former head Purcell, who is also an assistant at Paul Petrino’s staff for the Vandals coach Rob Ash and his staff. now. When most of the Bobcat coaches were fi red following MSU’s 54-35 Cut from Pac 10 pedigree — Shane Collins was an All-Pac 10 loss to Montana in Bozeman to cap the 2015 season, D’Agostino and defensive end in 1989 and 1991 while squeezing in an NCAA national many of the other non-scholarship Bobcats who had not played in games championship throwing the shot put in 1990 before being selected No. yet sat on pins and needles, wondering if the new coaching staff would 47 overall in the 1992 NFL Draft — Grant started receiving communica- keep them around. tion from Washington and USC as a junior. The 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver put his nose to the grind stone, But the injuries combined with his deep Montana State ties — his emerging from MSU’s group of receivers because of his attention to grandfather, Don Collins was a professor at MSU for many years — and detail, his crisp route running, his ability to fi nd soft spots in defenses, his love of his hometown helped Collins choose the Bobcats. particularly against zone coverage and his sure hands. “This class is headlined by Grant Collins,” former Montana State By the end of fall camp, D’Agostino had earned a scholarship. head coach Rob Ash said on National Signing Day in 2014. “He’s a “I had to prove myself over again,” said D’Agostino, who earned fabulous player, one of the top two or three if not the best player from MSU’s Offensive Scout of the Year in 2014 while redshirting and the state of Montana this year.” catching two passes in 2015. “I felt like I had proved myself to the old Even with his seemingly constant battle to keep his shoulders in tact, coaches when I fi rst walked on. Then the new coaches came in and I Collins has been productive at a variety of spots. He had 88 tackles and knew I had to go through that process all over again.” fi ve tackles for loss as a redshirt freshman on a largely otherwise porous That fall, the storybook continued. D’Agostino caught a team-high six MSU defense. passes for 47 yards in MSU’s season-opening 20-17 loss at FBS Idaho. “Grant came in and he was the dude from Montana as far as football He caught his fi rst career touchdown for Montana State’s fi rst score of its goes,” said Wright, who was also a part of the 2014 recruiting class. “He annual Gold Rush game, igniting the sellout crowd in a 27-24 win over was fl ying around making plays. Then he hit some bumps. Bryant. He caught his second touchdown the following week, a 55-0 win “He’s had surgery after every single year because of his shoulders. over Western Oregon. The great thing about him and what I respect so much is even after all He caught fi ve more passes total over the next three weeks, three that time he’s been struggling with his injuries, he’s never left the team. losses in what would become a six-game skid to open Big Sky Confer- He’s always been around. He’s always fought to come back to play ence play. D’Agostino suffered a separated shoulder that ended his another year. He’s never stood in the corner and pouted or had a pity season in MSU’s 20-14 loss to Northern Arizona in MSU’s sixth game. party. He’s always bouncing back with the team, pushing us even when The following week, true freshman Chris Murray replaced junior he couldn’t go and picking everyone else around him. Tyler Bruggman as MSU’s quarterback and the Bobcat passing game “For that, he has my eternal respect. Most people would’ve just hung largely disappeared. D’Agostino fi nished the season with 19 catches for up their hats after two surgeries but he didn’t quit. He has one of the 176 yards and two touchdowns, all second on the team to Mitch Herbert, strongest wills of perseverance that I’ve ever come across.” who had 26 grabs for 476 yards and three touchdowns. In his fi rst year playing Buck, Collins had 48 tackles, 5.5 tackles for “Johnny D, he never complains, he just gets open,” MSU junior cap- loss and two sacks. Last year, Collins started at Buck end before shifting tain Kevin Kassis said in August. to middle linebacker for MSU’s Big Sky Conference opener against The separated shoulder was a setback but only just the beginning of eventual league champion Weber State. He fi nished the day with 11 the misfortune for the local product. D’Agostino tore his ACL while tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and perhaps more importantly, the renewed running a route during the spring of 2017 in a non-contact drill. The confi dence in the fortifi cation of the middle of the Bobcat defense from fl uke injury cost him all of the 2017 season and held him out of most of Choate and his staff. the competition during the fi nal spring football practices of his college Collins suffered his season-ending injury two games later. career. “I think we lost something when we lost him,” Choate said. “When “Physically, it was hard but also mentally, going out there and watch- you look back at the Weber State game, a team that is a very physical ing games and watching practice and you want to participate but you team that is going to try to run the ball between the tackles a lot, we were physically can’t, that’s the hardest part,” D’Agostino said. “I didn’t get running a lot of Mike pop. That guy ate up two blocks, knocked the guy to play in a game for almost two years. That was tough.” into the backfi eld. After participating in a limited fashion last spring, D’Agostino com- “That element was gone when Grant went down… I thought that peted for a spot in the suddenly crowded rotation with the further devel- physical presence on the interior of our defense, we lost that. It was not opment of Kassis, the addition practice reps received by converted junior good for us after he went down. We are looking forward to having that quarterback Travis Jonsen and the emergence of second-year players back.” redshirt freshman Willie Patterson and sophomore Lance McCutcheon. Still, D’Agostino held faith that he might return to form in his fi nal season. “It’s been awesome to get back out on the fi eld with no restrictions,” JOHNNY D’AGOSTINO D’Agostino said in an interview in August. “In spring ball, I played a LOCAL PRODUCT D’AGOSTINO TAKES little bit but with restrictions. It’s been awesome to get back out there and play actually football.” GREAT PRIDE IN ‘MAKING IT ALL THE WAY “He’s just a really tough, resilient guy, a steady Eddy, always in the THROUGH’ right place, always doing the right thing, always encouraging his team- mates, always bringing other people with him,” Choate said in August. by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports “He’s a Bobcat legacy guy who really gets what this program is about, Nov 8, 2018 takes a tremendous amount of pride being a part of the Bobcat family and is a great example to younger guys. He’s always positive fi ghting BOZEMAN — Sometimes, the best of stories don’t have storybook through the injuries and you see him out here now making plays. He’s a endings. great example to these young guys.” The Montana State Bobcats had dinner at MSU president Waded Cru- D’Agostino’s father, Mark, was a defensive standout for the Bobcats zado’s house to wrap their fi rst fall camp under Jeff Choate. The grueling in the late 1980s. grind in August of 2016 began laying the foundation of toughness that Choate hoped his program would be built upon. D’Agostino caught a pass for a 19-yard gain in MSU’s offensive in his knee. explosion in a 47-24 win over Wagner. He caught a pass for an 11-yard Early in his career, Fa’anono thought he was capable of more. He gain in MSU’s 43-23 win at Portland State to open Big Sky Conference certainly had a similar feeling as it’s progressed. play. “I didn’t get the reps I wanted freshman year. Sophomore year it was He has played snaps on special teams all season, making tackles on kind of the same thing. Then we bring in the new coaches and I was able kickoff against Wagner and Idaho. He also assisted on a tackle against to start fresh,” he said. Weber State. But in late October, D’Agostino “got tripped up, went to “And then right when they said, ‘You’re the guy,’ I got injured,” catch myself, fell on the turf and my elbow popped out.” Fa’anono said. “I dislocated my elbow,” D’Agostino explained. “It was really pain- The arrival of University of Washington transfer rush end Bryce ful.” Sterk last winter allowed Fa’anono to transition back to his more-natural His latest injury effectively ends his career. The former Class AA fi rst- defensive end position, where he is obviously most comfortable. team all-state selection helped Bozeman High to the 2013 state champi- Fa’anono’s numbers don’t necessarily scream greatness at this point onship. On Saturday, he and nine senior classmates will celebrate their — so far he has accumulated 26 tackles (three for loss) and two sacks — Senior Day before the fi nal home game at Bobcat Stadium this season. but they don’t tell the full story. “It’s always been a dream of mine to come play here so it was always You have to simply consider Fa’anono’s presence at defensive end. in the back of my mind,” D’Agostino said. “When I got the opportunity His pass-rushing and ball-chasing antics have helped make the Bobcats’ to walk on here, there wasn’t really another option I was pursuing.” line the best position group on their defense. Perhaps the No. 1 benefac- “The relationships will stick with me the most. I’ve defi nitely made tor is Sterk, who also appears in line for postseason honors. some good memories but I have some relationships that I will cherish Sterk, a 6-5, 250-pounder, already has fi ve sacks and 9.5 tackles for and hold on to for life. loss. The latter number is tied with Montana linebacker Dante Olson for “It’s crazy it’s over. It goes by so fast and it’s so nuts that it’s come to the most in the Big Sky Conference. an end. It means a lot to make it all the way through. Not a lot of guys do Good with his hands and hips, Fa’anono might be a bit more of a that.” fi nesse rusher than Sterk, who considers himself to be more brutish. Together, they spell trouble for opposing offenses. That holds true for the entire line. “I know Sterk is going to be on the other end doing his job, and if we TYRONE FA’ANONO both do our job the correct way we know the guys on the inside will be WHAT A RUSH: Montana State Defensive End Ty- making more plays,” said Fa’anono, alluding to teammates up front such as Tucker Yates, Zach Wright, Chase Benson and Derek Marks. “Just rone Fa’anono Flourishing in Final Season kind of feeding off everybody on the D-line. Being able to trust every- body on the line helps a lot.” by GREG RACHAC, 406mtsports.com “It helps me because I can be more confi dent,” Sterk offered. “I know Oct 18, 2018 I just have to do my job because I know Tyrone is going to do his job.” BOZEMAN — Third-year Montana State coach Jeff Choate raved about As a defense, the Bobcats have made 40 tackles behind the line of Tyrone Fa’anono’s potential throughout fall camp. Now six games into scrimmage, a number that includes 12 quarterback sacks. the season, Choate’s initial perception has manifested itself on the fi eld. Last week in a 24-23 victory over Idaho, Fa’anono and Co. made life Fa’anono, MSU’s 6-foot-2, 270-pound pass-rushing, run-stuffi ng de- tough on quarterback Mason Petrino, who was frequently forced out of fensive end, is in the midst of what Choate said is an all-conference-type the pocket and into duress. season. Fa’anono has proven to be a scourge to opponents with dogged The same can be said for the season opener against Western Illinois, pursuit of quarterbacks and ball-carriers alike. when Fa’anono and Sterk helped seal the win by relentlessly pressuring “I think he’s at times been unblockable,” Choate said this week as QB Sean McGuire. MSU (4-2, 2-1 Big Sky) gets set to face No. 7 Weber State (4-2, 2-1) on “That D-line room has all kind of pushed each other to rise together,” Saturday on the road. Choate said. “There’s a lot of competition in there. They’re hunting. “He plays the run equally as well as he does the pass, and that’s some- Mason was running for his life a lot on Saturday, so those guys are all thing that not a lot of guys that are edge guys do.” about trying to get after that quarterback, but it starts by them doing their It’s been a long journey to this point for Fa’anono, a product of Oaks job on fi rst and second down.” Christian High School in Oxnard, California, who, believe it or not, has The Bobcats will be tested in that phase against Weber State, which been making plays for the Bobcats since the 2014 season. makes no bones about its desire to establish the run on offense and stay To his credit, Fa’anono has stuck it out through position changes, ahead of the chains. separate foot and knee injuries and a coaching change to become one of It will also be a challenge for MSU to match the Wildcats defensively: the team’s most feared defenders in his fi nal collegiate season. Weber State boasts what Choate has described as the best defense in the Fa’anono has cherished his time as a Bobcat, saying it has helped entire FCS. defi ne him off the fi eld as much as on it. Fa’anono knows the Bobcats must answer the bell. By all indications “It’s the biggest challenge I’ve ever had in my life, and I’m thankful and declarations, it will be a grueling physical matchup, and could be for it,” he said. low-scoring. Fa’anono made an impact as a true freshman in 2014 under previous “It’s going to be really physical. They’re a running team,” Fa’anono coach Rob Ash, helping the Bobcats reach the FCS postseason. He con- said. “They’re going to run downhill, try to hit us in the mouth, but tinued to develop the following year, starting eight games and registering we’ve just got to out-physical them, and towards the end of the game it’s three quarterback sacks. going to come down to who wants it the most.” Choate was hired after the 2015 season and along the way Fa’anono was moved from defensive end to a new “Buck” rush end position, which forced him out of his comfort zone as a bigger-bodied defender. Then, the injuries started piling up. He missed the 2016 season after undergoing surgery due to a torn ligament in his right foot. He broke his left foot during spring ball in 2017, and then gutted out the end of that season despite a sprained MCL Choate said he enjoys coaching them because they typically bring TYRONE FA’ANONO/ camaraderie and uplifting personalities, important traits for players on a team. TAYLOR TUIASOSOPO/ “I’ve had the great fortune to coach a lot of Polynesian players. They’re some of the best teammates,” Choate said. “Extended family SHAWN BORGES is so important in that culture, and the locker room is that extension of MSU’ POLYNESIAN PLAYERS BOND THROUGH them. The Poly House always becomes a place where everyone’s wel- HERITAGE come and there’s always food and they have a good time.” Sophomore tight end and Billings native Ryan Davis sometimes calls his Polynesian teammates “uso,” the Samoan word for brother. While by PAUL SCHWEDELSON, Bozeman Chronicle Nov 15, 2018 Choate has referred to college football as a social experiment in which 100 players are placed in a locker room, mixed together and the outcome BOZEMAN — In Shawn Borges’ fi rst year at Montana State, he felt changes every year, the bond between the Bobcats’ Polynesian players alone. The Honolulu, Hawaii, native had never been this far from home transcends the sport. and without any family nearby. “Culturally, one of the big things is family and one of the big things But once he met teammates Taylor Tuiasosopo and Tyrone Fa’anono, is love,” Taufalele said. “No matter where you’re from, talking about both Polynesian, that changed. Tuiasosopo and Fa’anono befriended demographics from Texas, California, Washington, most of those times Borges, and once that bond was forged, all three have laughed, joked and those guys get together and they tend just to gravitate to one another. reminisced about their families and heritage together. That’s what I notice about them. It’s kind of always held true on the “Having any sort of connection to (someone who is) Polynesian is football team.” cool and they make me feel at home whenever I’m with them,” Borges, a redshirt freshman safety, said, “and that’s a big thing because home is so far away.” When MSU head coach Jeff Choate told California natives Tuiasosopo and Fa’anono that another Polynesian would be joining the team, JACOB HADLEY Tuiasosopo initially assumed he meant the Bobcats would be picking MONTANA STATE LB JACOB HADLEY HOPING up a transfer. Instead, it was with the hiring of offensive line coach Josh TO KNOCK THE RUST OFF VERSUS WAGNER Taufalele, who has served as a father fi gure. The strong connection between all four has eased the diffi culties of by GREG RACHAC, Billings Gazette playing college football and college life in general. The three players Sept 14, 2018 have eaten and listened to music together, and the commonalities in their childhood have helped them handle the differences of living in Bozeman. BOZEMAN — Between a blowout loss on the road and head coach Jeff On the fi eld, all three have emerged in starting roles as well. Choate having to undergo an emergency appendectomy upon returning “It’s a warrior culture, and I think part of that does seep into this game home, it’s been an eventful week at Montana State. of football and so I think some of those types of things are interesting But the Bobcats get a chance to hit the reset button Saturday against within the Polynesian culture,” Choate said, “and how that translates Wagner, a non-league foe out of the Northeast Conference traveling to them being not just great teammates but a lot of times really good more than 2,200 miles from Staten Island, New York. football players. This is an important part of their life. I enjoy coaching MSU (1-1) is coming off a 45-14 spanking at the hands of No. 3 them.” South Dakota State, a game in which Troy Andersen was restricted This past summer, Borges fl oated on the Madison River with Tuia- with an injured left hand and relegated to spot duty at running back and sosopo. He described Tuiasosopo and Fa’anono as role models because linebacker. The Bobcats’ offense put up just 29 rushing yards and 193 of the way they showed him how to be a good teammate. They under- yards of total offense with Tucker Rovig making his fi rst career start at stood where Borges was coming from and helped him acclimate to his quarterback. new environment. Defensively, Montana State surrendered 512 yards. Jackrabbits QB Taufalele has served a similar role for all three as he’s provided a Taryn Christion, showing the value of a veteran signal-caller, accounted valuable ear whenever they need to talk something out. Tuiasosopo said for fi ve touchdowns. their conversations are sometimes about random topics and sometimes “No one wanted to go coach poorly and play poorly and come out more serious. Family, which is valued heavily in Polynesian culture, is of there licking our wounds, but we did, and we’ve just got to move another common discussion point. forward,” defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak said. “He knows where we’re coming from,” Fa’anono said. “It helps me Count linebacker Jacob Hadley among those trying to bounce back and Tui a lot too because you’re never going to know what a Polynesian from the Bobcats’ shaky defensive effort last week. Hadley, the starter at is going through unless you’re Polynesian because we’re raised with a the strong-side position, spoke Wednesday about his performance during lot of family and Coach Josh knows that.” the fi rst two weeks, which marked his fi rst live action in almost two The “Poly House” has become known by teammates as a welcoming years. place for them to hang out, exchange jokes and enjoy time together. “I’m a little rusty, honestly. I knew it wasn’t going to be perfect going Whether it’s eating food popular in their culture or playing video into it, but that’s just something I’ve got to keep working on,” said the games with others, Tuiasosopo is glad he can share his heritage. He said sophomore from Billings Central. “Just little stuff like alignments to of- teammates accept and admire it. fensive formations. “Being Polynesian, one of the things we were taught was just hos- “Honestly, those pre-snap alignments really set you up for the success pitality and making sure everybody who comes over is taken care of you can have on a certain play, and there’s been multiple instances in whether they want water or joking around,” Fa’anono said. “I think that both games where I’ve been off by a yard or two, and it takes me out of place is just feeling welcome. People like that, so a lot of people are just plays.” able to come around, play video games or joke around and stuff like Sign up to get the latest Cats and Griz updates in your inbox that.” Sign up to get the latest Cats and Griz updates in your inbox Keep up with the Bobcats with the Blue and Gold blog on Facebook! The Bobcats’ defense was exposed on the outside by both SDSU and While an assistant coach at Washington, Choate coached Danny Western Illinois in Week 1, and improper alignment, both Choate and Shelton and Vita Vea, both current NFL players with Polynesian back- Gregorak said, was a big reason why. grounds. Choate said the defensive coaches are now taking nothing for granted, even with something as simple as positioning on the fi eld. “That was one of the main messages I had for our staff this week: Jonsen takes direct snaps as a wildcat quarterback, the strategy has still Make no assumptions,” Choate said. “If they’re supposed to be in a yielded results. two-point stance, you tell them they’re in a two-point stance. If they’re And when the ball isn’t in Jonsen’s hands, he’s improved setting up supposed to have a line on the plus-49 yard line with their left foot, you teammates for success. make sure that their left foot is on the plus-49 yard line. “We’re not a team that right now throws the ball 60 times a game,” “Every single detail of our alignment and our assignment needs to Bobcats head coach Jeff Choate said. “So what do you do? You got to be be critiqued, needs to be detailed up, and they need to understand the able to go out there and extend plays by blocking downfi eld. He takes a importance of doing the small things correctly.” lot of pride in that. He’s a physical guy.” Hadley, at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, is playing at his third position That was on display last week against Cal Poly as freshman running since coming to MSU in the fall of 2016. But he has played in just fi ve back Isaiah Ifanse slipped through the line of scrimmage and found total games thanks to wrist, ankle and knee injuries. space outside. Without any safeties nearby, Jonsen blocked a cornerback Hadley started his career at safety but was shelved following the fi rst about 45 yards from the line of scrimmage to spring Ifanse for a 74-yard three games of the 2016 after undergoing surgery. He was going to fi gure touchdown. When Ifanse crossed the goal line, Jonsen was the fi rst team- prominently last year at the rush end position but blew his ACL on the mate to greet him as the two chest-bumped each other. fi nal day of spring drills. Through nine games, Jonsen has caught 14 passes for 134 yards and Now at strong-side linebacker, his importance to MSU’s defense can’t rushed for 123 yards on 23 carries, third most on MSU in each category. be understated this season, especially with fellow LB Balue Chapman Many of those runs have come while lining up in wildcat. Jonsen has out indefi nitely with a right leg injury. rushed for a touchdown in each of the last three games and pitched a By all accounts, Hadley continues to knock the rust off. forward pass to Logan Jones for a score this past week. “Jacob’s a great kid and I think he’s just getting back in the swing Against the Mustangs, Andersen twisted his knee before halftime. of it,” Gregorak said. “I think he’s still getting his feet wet a little bit in Two plays after Andersen exited, Jonsen caught a direct snap and terms of learning the defense, learning the techniques. You’re talking charged in for a 3-yard touchdown. Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh said about a large-bodied man that’s been laid up for the last year and half he expected Jonsen to replace Andersen. and is just learning the position.” Instead, freshman Casey Bauman subbed in for a drive and Andersen Said Hadley: “That Western Illinois game, especially for me, the played in the second half. But Walsh’s inclination spoke to Jonsen’s abil- alignment stuff was tough. I thought (against) South Dakota State I did a ity to fi ll multiple roles. better job. They didn’t run as much fl y stuff as we were anticipating just “He’s been critical for us because we need him to protect Troy a little from how poor of a job we had done the week before, but I don’t think it bit,” Choate said. “He can go in and operate a lot of our offense and has will be a problem going forward. been a really productive guy for us, especially in the red zone.” “I hope Wagner runs the fl y sweep. We’ll be there. We know that’s Earlier in the season, former offensive coordinator Brian Armstrong something we’ve had to work on and I think we’ve taken care of it.” emphasized that Jonsen needed the ball in his hands regardless of the position he played. Jonsen played receiver briefl y in high school but doesn’t remember much from the experience. As he’s adjusted to his new position, he’s TRAVIS JONSEN focused on steadily progressing. JONSEN EMBRACES WR, WILDCAT ROLE IN Keep up with the Bobcats with the Blue and Gold blog on Facebook! “I’m not just going to come out here and be the best receiver without OFFENSE knowing the technique and what it takes to actually be a receiver,” Jonsen said. “I think every single week I’ve learned something new, by PAUL SCHWEDELSON, Bozeman Chronicle something to improve and something I can get rid of.” Nov 9, 2018 Jonsen has worked on cutting on routes to create more separation BOZEMAN — When Travis Jonsen learned he’d no longer play quarter- from defenders. He’s also prioritized moving toward passes when they’re back for Montana State, he had to get ready for practice later in the day. in the air and competing for them rather than waiting for them to come to He didn’t have much time to digest the move to wide receiver. He didn’t him. have time to stew over losing the QB competition. He didn’t have time Against Eastern Washington in late September, Andersen heaved a 50- to do anything other than gear up for his new position. yard pass to Jonsen on MSU’s fi rst offensive play. A few weeks later at Time, though, is what Jonsen needed. Not to engender envy of team- Weber State, Jonsen rushed seven times for 45 yards, both season highs, mates or anger with coaches but to learn. He needed time to adjust to and a touchdown. route running, picking up tendencies in defenders and perfecting the He described the contest against the Wildcats as the “game where I nuances of receiver. was like, ‘OK, I get it.’” Jonsen knew what to do before but never felt as “It was just like, ‘Let’s go.’ It’s not something — I hit roadblocks in comfortable. my life so I wouldn’t even consider this a roadblock,” Jonsen said. “I When plays are called for Jonsen to take snaps behind center, he’s just see it as just take it, roll with it and be great at it. I think that’s just reminded of “the old days.” Those were just three months ago. But for a the mindset I just took off that. I didn’t have no jealousy, I wasn’t hurt, player who’s enjoyed his new role, maybe those old days are in the past I wasn’t hating like saying ‘Forget the coaches,’ all that. I just put my for good. pride aside, took it to the heart, and I’m going to give my teammates my “I think he’s just going to continue to get better,” Choate said, “and all.” better and better.” Jonsen credits his mother for instilling a team-fi rst mindset that coach- es have said is the reason his transition to receiver has been smooth. After converted-linebacker Troy Andersen was named the starting quarterback, Jonsen’s role in the Bobcats’ offense appeared uncertain. But two and a half months later, with more and more time, he’s settled in as MSU hosts Northern Colorado at 1 p.m. today at Bobcat Stadium. What originally appeared a consolation prize has become one of the most productive parts of an offense that has battled to fi nd a fl ow for large chunks of the season. While MSU usually runs the ball when QB-AT-HEART TRAVIS JONSEN SWALLOWED Portland State and a loss at home to Eastern Washington. PRIDE TO ACCEPT NEW ROLE FOR MONTANA His biggest play from scrimmage to date came early in the EWU game. On the Bobcats’ fi rst offensive play, Andersen connected with Jonsen over STATE the top for a 50-yard pass, which resulted one-play later in Andersen’s 25- yard touchdown run that tied the game. by GREG RACHAC, 406mtposrts.com “I think that whole week we were saying, ‘Make plays, make plays, Oct. 9, 2018 make plays,’” Jonsen said. “First play we decided to take a shot. I just had BOZEMAN — When you spell it out in chapter and verse, Travis Jonsen to do what I had to do and Troy put it in a perfect spot. It was an overall came to Montana State to play quarterback. well-executed play.” Jonsen, who starred at Servite High School in southern California and A quarterback at heart, Jonsen has seemingly matured as he’s played originally signed with Oregon as a four-star recruit, joined the Bobcats last more football. winter with an eye on winning the starting QB job and providing a shot in When it didn’t work out at Oregon a couple years back, he left the the arm to a fl agging pass game. Ducks’ program in the hopes of taking the reins somewhere else. After a Then came the whirlwind. year at Riverside City College in California, that “somewhere else” was In January, Jonsen broke his foot when he slipped on a patch of ice, supposed to be Montana State. which rendered him incapable of competing in spring drills and unable to Jonsen said he would certainly be receptive of playing quarterback again show MSU’s coaches his skill set up close. if the Bobcats needed him to do so, but he’s less concerned with individual In July, it was announced that incumbent starter Chris Murray had been goals at this point. ruled academically ineligible, which opened the door for Troy Andersen’s “It’s not like I have four or fi ve years left,” Jonsen said with a smile. inclusion in the quarterback competition during fall camp. “Time is crunching down for me. I’m just happy that I get the opportunity Then in August, while perhaps shaking off the lingering effects of his to play and have fun and just be out there with the guys.” foot injury, Jonsen was shifted from QB to wide receiver as a means to use his signifi cant athletic ability in other ways within the offense. At fi rst, Jonsen, a junior, wasn’t receptive to the position change. He wanted to play quarterback. He is a quarterback. BRAYDEN KONKOL Though he remained in the periphery of the QB competition and has in KONKOL’S FOOTBALL IQ MAKES MOVE BACK fact taken a couple snaps through the fi rst fi ve games of the season, Jonsen TO SAFETY SEAMLESS has had to fi nd it within himself to trust the coaching staff and accept a new role. That’s something he said wasn’t easy from a psychological standpoint. by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports MT Aug 19, 2018 Initially, Jonsen said, his pride got in the way. “I defi nitely would say I was not open to it right away,” Jonsen admitted BOZEMAN — As he stood on the Bobcat Stadium sideline watching as during an interview on Tuesday. “It was a quick conversation. They kept it the hated Grizzlies gashed Montana State to the tune of 537 yards and 54 real. It was a quick two-minute conversation of what was going to happen. points, Brayden Konkol felt disgusted. They didn’t beat around the bush.” The Belgrade native spent his high school days starring just up the road, In the world of third-year Bobcats coach Jeff Choate, players are ex- all the while dreaming of playing for the Bobcats. He watched as MSU rode pected to act accordingly for the betterment of the team. a special group to three straight Big Sky Conference championships and Choate and the coaching staff didn’t ask Jonsen to move to receiver. four playoff berths in fi ve years during Konkol’s high school years. They told him. But as he stood on the sideline during the 2015 Cat-Griz game in Boze- “I had to reach deep down and realize that no matter what position I’m man, the redshirt felt helpless, embarrassed and motivated. The former two- at I have to give it all for my team,” said Jonsen, who says his broken foot way Class A all-state player knew the MSU defense he watched fl ail in the is 100 percent healed. “Wherever they want me to help this team succeed is open fi eld was not the norm for a football program known for hard-nosed where I’ll go.” football most of the last 50 years. “He just wants to play. He wants to win. He’s a different kind of athlete, Jamaal Jones’ 54-yard touchdown put the Griz up 24-7 four minutes into for sure. He’s a guy we try to get involved and we need to continue to do the second quarter. Ellis Henderson scored a 49-yard touchdown fi ve min- that,” offensive coordinator Brian Armstrong said. utes later, putting Montana up three scores, a cushion they would maintain “I think he’s been great. From my vantage point he’s a good team guy in a 54-35 win to clinch the most recent playoff berth for the Griz. The loss and whatever’s best he’s good with and he’s embraced.” also clinched Montana State’s fi rst losing season since Konkol was four With Andersen (and at times Tucker Rovig) playing quarterback in an years old. offense that is predominately run-oriented, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Jonsen The rivalry loss resulted in the fi ring of longtime and successful head is still settling into his duties as a pass-catcher. coach Rob Ash, the man who promised Konkol his time as a Bobcat would The physical part, Jonsen said, has been relatively easy, and that’s too be result in two guarantees: “A ring on my fi nger and a degree in my hand,” expected when you consider his ability as a pure athlete. But the mental part Konkol said. is what Jonsen said has been somewhat tough to grasp. As the fi nal gun sounded and the Grizzlies celebrated on the Bobcat Sta- As a quarterback, Jonsen was used to having the ball in his hands on dium turf after cinching their fi fth straight win in Bozeman, Konkol knew every play and knowing where everyone else is on the fi eld — and where the feeling was not one he wanted to repeat. they’re going. That’s no longer the case. “My freshman year, it was painful when we would score 50 points and Now he’s just trying to think like a wideout: Focus on downfi eld block- lose,” Konkol said of a season that saw the Bobcats score at least 41 and ing and get open. as many as 50 points in three different losses and at least 35 points in two “For me it’s just knowing how to be a receiver,” he said. “Sometimes other defeats. “It was embarrassing. When the new coaches got in here, that I kind of catch myself going back to my quarterback ways. But that’s one was a fresh start. Everyone agreed we are not going to be like that any- thing I can take off my plate. Now I just have to know a (route) concept more.” instead of knowing where everyone has to be.” In the fi rst set of spring practices under new head coach Jeff Choate and Jonsen had four receptions in a season-opening win over Western Illi- new defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak (a defector from UM), Montana nois, he caught three balls and rushed fi ve times in a Week 2 defeat at South State started from scratch when it came to open-fi eld tackling. Konkol Dakota State, didn’t play in a victory the following week against Wagner, picked it up right away. and then caught two passes combined in the next two games — a win at “When Choate got here, our open-fi eld tackling sucked,” Konkol said. “Those drills brainwashed me.” The honed skill continued to improve to the point where Choate now same game, be our nickel strong safety. That’s amazing. That’s a testament calls Konkol the best open-fi eld tackler on the team. That ability helped him to the kid and how he prepares.” earn a spot in the special teams rotation as a redshirt freshman in 2016. By Choate, who has made stops at Utah State, Boise State, Washington the end of his fi rst year, Konkol was one of MSU’s starting safeties next to State, Florida and Washington as a defensive assistant before taking his fi rst veteran Bryson McCabe. college head coaching job at Montana State, has seen the evolution of of- In the rematch with Montana in Missoula, Gregorak made an adjustment fenses in college football. To slow down the prevalence of up-tempo spread to make sure Konkol always kept his eyes on Jerry Louie-McGee, UM’s offenses willed with fast players, Choate wants safeties with range who can electric and elusive slot receiver and kick returner. Konkol had his best tackle in the open fi eld. He’s found exactly that in a hometown product who game to date, smothering Louie-McGee. continues to rise. Konkol notched six tackles, including a signature tackle for loss that “In this league, what do you have to be able to do? You have to be able kept the momentum on MSU’s side in a 24-17 upset that cost UM a playoff to get athletes on the ground in space,” Choate said. “I think from the time berth. Louie-McGee fi nished with six catches for 29 yards. I have been here, he’s been able to do that. The other reason I say he’s so “He’s such a shifty guy, great player, especially in open space and if you underrated is how many guys can go from starting at free safety, playing can tackle him, you can pretty much tackle anyone,” Konkol said. “That post or strong safety to linebacker then going back to safety in our nickel was a big confi dence booster.” package and really not miss a beat? He’s been one of the more productive That performance gave Konkol, a high school quarterback and line- guys on our defense. I think that kind of separates him. He’s got a really backer, the assurance he could play safety at a high level. But a collection of good football IQ. The guy loves playing football, he’s physical and he has injuries in MSU’s linebacker corps resulted in his move to Will linebacker an NFL body for that position. It’s just a matter of him staying healthy, the next spring. continue to mature and grow.” The 6-foot-2, then-208-pounder did not miss a beat, instead quickly evolving into one of Montana State most physical, surest tacklers and most productive players. He fi nished his fi rst season playing in the box with 83 MSU SAFETY, BELGRADE NATIVE KONKOL tackles, third on the Bobcats. He also had 56 solo tackles, just six less than All-American Mac Bignell for the team lead. His two interceptions consti- PROVIDING UNDERRATED VERSATILITY tuted 40 percent of the picks made by Montana State last fall. Although Konkol produced right away — he had 11 tackles in his by COLTON POOL, Bozeman Chronicle linebacker debut in MSU’s season-opening 31-0 loss at No. 24 Washington Sep 4, 2018 State — that game on the Palouse was an “eye-opener”. Playing in the front BOZEMAN — Greg Filer III had to see it for himself. He was told his seven, Konkol had to shed blocks from Wazzu’s massive offensive linemen, Montana State teammate Brayden Konkol has two different personali- including Cody “The Continent” McConnell, a 6-foot-9, 360-pound guard ties, both of which are hard for Filer to explain. who earned consensus All-American honors the season before. Filer didn’t believe the Belgrade native could be someone else As Konkol enters his second full season as a starter, he’s back on the entirely when he steps on the football fi eld. Then, in one of Filer’s fi rst back end. With the graduation of All-Big Sky safety Bryson McCabe along practices, he witnessed Konkol get into a fi ght with his fellow team- with former captain Khari Garcia, MSU has a need for a physical safety. mates. Filer was enticed and ran to help his fellow secondary member, Konkol has solidifi ed himself at the spot during a fall camp where position only to be stopped by his coaches. battles rage in almost every other defensive group. What Filer had heard was true. “I think Brayden is a pretty good football player,” said Choate, using his “He’s a fi ery competitor,” Filer said. “He’s way more aggressive. standard line when he thinks one of his players is one of the elite players in He’s two different people on and off the fi eld, but it’s all great. It’s like a the league. “I think he’s one of the most underrated players in this league on whole different Brayden.” the defensive side of the ball. Wherever we put him on the fi eld, he’s going Konkol showed the world his football personality when he totaled to have an impact.” eight tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack, an interception and a pass breakup “Any way you cut it, when it comes to our second and third-level play- last week in MSU’s win over Western Illinois. He’ll be needed more ers, he is one of our best and most experienced guys,” Gregorak added. “He than ever when the Bobcats play at No. 3-ranked South Dakota State on really understands football and he brings a physical presence back there Saturday against an all-American level quarterback in Taryn Christion. and a toughness. He’s one of our best tacklers. Making that move back, “Brayden has to be one of the most valuable guys in this organiza- right now it’s best for him and absolutely best for this defense. He shows up tion,” Bobcats defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak said. “He’s a dude. every day. He likes to play, he likes to talk, he likes to hit. I wish we had more “I love Brayden Konkol as a football player and as a dude. He’s a real Braydens. football guy. He loves football.” “I think the rest of the conference is going to take notice of No. 18.” The rangy, long safety combines straight-line speed (Konkol said he ran And just as easily as he can change personalities, Konkol can change as fast as 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash this summer), a love of physical- positions. Konkol showed versatility when he moved from safety over to ity, a muscled frame (he weighed in at 212 pounds on Friday morning), a linebacker and back to strong safety, his natural position, for this season. nose for the football and what his coaches recognize as one of the sharpest The Bobcats have defensive fl exibility when Konkol is on the fi eld football minds on the roster to enter his junior year as an honors candidate. because he can match up with tight ends or receivers in coverage, and as Montana State safeties coach Kyle Risinger calls Konkol “one of the proven against Western Illinois, he can charge the line of scrimmage and smartest football players and football people I’ve ever met.” Risinger said provide run support. he can draw something up on the white board, point it out on fi lm, show Even though safeties are in charge of making pre-snap adjustments Konkol an adjustment during a walk-through or make a suggestion during a and checks, that’s exactly where Konkol feels most comfortable. Having game and Konkol “replicates it exactly how we want.” played linebacker and safety, Konkol may understand the defense better In MSU defensive meetings, Konkol can usually be found in the front than anyone. row taking diligent notes. Risinger said he doesn’t just take the notes. He “At safety, you can see everything,” Konkol said. “When you’re at also studies them intently. linebacker, you’re right up in the box. You’ve got linemen climbing to “And physically, he has everything you want,” Risinger said. “He’s 6-2, you on runs. It’s a faster pace in a sense.” 215 pounds. The kid can run. He’s one of the fastest guys in our room. And But Konkol is thankful for the position switch. He tore his labrum last he’s just smart. He utilizes his strengths, his physical strengths but also just season going against offensive linemen as a linebacker and had to stick being quick learner, a student of the game and really a football junky. out last season with the injury. He said the biggest challenge he’s ever “I don’t know a lot of people who can start at Will linebacker and in the gone through was his fi rst major surgery to fi x his shoulder days after the season ended. He had to hold off from playing and wasn’t with the team Brooks worked those early jobs so she could attend nearly every much during the spring season. athletic event her sons were involved in, even if it meant getting just two Now, he said, he thinks he won’t be hit as hard going against skinnier hours of sleep that night. wide receivers. “Caffeine,” Brooks says with a laugh, explaining how she got by. “That’s what I’m hoping,” Konkol said with a smile. Brooks is quick to say she made the most of her situation. She doesn’t Choate said Konkol has better range, can cover man-to-man, has a talk about her lifestyle as that diffi cult, in spite of the little free time she higher football intelligence and simply has more ability than most people had, partly because it’s her only choice to provide what she did for her think. family. “I just can’t believe people sleep on that kid the way they do,” Choate Lance admits he couldn’t get anything he ever wanted. But his family said. “He’s one of the best open-fi eld tacklers that I’ve been around at was never poor or struggled for money, Lance said, and always had the any level. He can play the game at a high level. He’s tough, he’s smart, clothes and shoes he needed. he’s competitive. He’s got an edge.” Brooks saw her kids every night after work and made them supper, Konkol also proved dependable in his season-opening performance, and in those fl eeting moments together as a family, Lance said he would which Choate said goes a long way for the rest of the Bobcats second- try to never be angry at his mom for any reason. He cherished every ary. He said the other safeties and cornerbacks can trust to simply focus second he had with her. on their own responsibilities knowing Konkol’s side of the fi eld is taken “I had my mom and my dad in one person,” Lance said. “She’s done care of. everything for me and my brother. Whatever we wanted, she worked and Filer trusts Konkol to do whatever it takes to win. got it for us.” “(Konkol’s) one of my favorites for sure,” Filer said. “Konkol is the When their mom wasn’t around, Lance and Latrell, who’s only about man.” 15 months younger, occupied their time with sports. Lance and Latrell were three-sport athletes, and Brooks found a way to pay for the equip- ment needed. “We worked hard to get where we’re at,” Brooks said. “I did what I LANCE MCCUTCHEON had to do to pay the bills and get them to sporting events. I worked two ‘SHE’S DONE EVERYTHING:’ McCUTCHEON’S jobs so they could do that.” Lance played on a travel basketball team since third grade and trav- MOTHER WORKS TO PROVIDE BETTER LIFE eled “a lot” according to Brooks. Often, her sons stayed with other par- FOR SONS ents if she couldn’t go to those trips across the region, which she often found a way to do so anyway. by COLTON POOL, Bozeman Chronicle Bozeman head football coach Levi Wesche complimented Bozeman’s Colton P, 2018 athletic parents for looking out for each other’s kids. Wesche added it takes a village to raise a good human being, and that includes Lance. BOZEMAN — Katie Brooks had no intention of turning back. After all, Lance is one of Wesche’s favorite athletes he’s coached. Brooks never had a specifi c vision for her children. Her only dream “My mom didn’t ask them, they just did it just out of care,” Lance was her sons would grow up in a place and time that they could be mak- said. “That’s something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. And I’ll ing their own dreams come true. do that when I’m an adult and have a kid. If someone needs help with So about 14 years ago, Brooks told the father of her children that she whatever they’re going through, I’m going to be there for them. Because was just going to visit her parents in Havre. people did that for me, I’m not going to turn them down.” Brooks drove with just her toddler sons and their clothes from Illinois Lance felt if he didn’t get an athletic scholarship he didn’t have the with the plan of never returning. Brooks didn’t give the exact reason she funds to get a quality college education. That scholarship is only one of moved, only that she wanted a better family situation for her sons, Lance several motivating factors that drove Lance to keep improving in sports. and Latrell McCutcheon. All that was left back in Illinois, Brooks said, Then in his senior year, Wesche asked Lance if he was interested in was replaceable. college football. Lance hadn’t really thought about it, as nearly everyone A few months after that drive, Brooks walked up to her Bozeman thought he was going to play college basketball. But evidently, Bobcats apartment she started renting with nothing but her kids and her dream. head coach Jeff Choate wanted to recruit him. Brooks knows she carried a heavy burden. But she never questioned if Wesche always believed in Lance’s athleticism. But he said Lance she could make it or felt sorry for herself. struggled with confi dence early in his Bozeman career. Lance turned a “We basically had to start over,” Brooks said. corner in his senior year, Wesche said, and brought in four touchdown Lance McCutcheon, now in college, doesn’t think of himself as a sob catches in his fi rst game of the season. story. His mom worked two full-time jobs and 15-hour days, waking up “As he got older, he started to realize he could be something special at 1:15 a.m. everyday, to make sure he had a normal life. if he put in the work,” Wesche said. “Once he experienced success, that Anything but normalcy was never an option for Brooks as she raised made him that much more hungry.” her sons. Moving several states away to give her sons the best life they Lance’s commitment to MSU only furthered his confi dence. Lance could have was the only option. will never forget the day he and his mom went into Choate’s offi ce And sure enough, McCutcheon made his dream come true when he together and told him he wanted to go to MSU. earned a scholarship as a Montana State wide receiver, and his little Lance held back tears as he turned to hug his mom. He didn’t want to brother Latrell is now also playing football for Minot (North Dakota) show the woman who put on a tough face for him for so many years any State. weakness. “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my mom,” McCutcheon said. Keep up with the Bobcats with the Blue and Gold blog on Facebook! Lance and Latrell had limited correspondence with their father, where In that moment, for both of them, the work had been worth it. they get their last name, growing up. But Brooks made sure her children “We did it,” Lance said. would have all they needed just like if a dad was in the picture. Lance has caught four passes for 67 yards and a touchdown as a Brooks chose Bozeman specifi cally to be a highway patrol offi ce ad- sophomore this season. Choate said he’s proud of Lance for accepting ministrative assistant, a job she still works. She started working two jobs his role, whatever it may be. when her sons entered middle school and still loads trucks at UPS. On “I think his mom did a phenomenal job raising both her sons and weekdays, her UPS shift starts at 2 a.m. and she arrives home at 5 p.m. she is a great, great lady. He’s a team guy,” Choate said. “He’s the guy She’s in bed by 8 p.m. to get up by 1:15 a.m. the next day. if somebody needs something, Lance is there for them. If they need a ride to the grocery store, if they need to borrow his car, if they need to, 2014 season. ‘Hey, I got some guys coming into town, they need somewhere to stay.’ I Neale remembers going to a camp at UNLV during his early high mean, he’s always that guy.” school days and telling his father, Robert Neale, he would never consider Wesche complimented Brooks for an “unbelievable” and “inspiring” spending his college career in Sin City. But with signing day fast ap- job of raising her sons. proaching, it seemed like the FBS was his best option, particularly be- “He was really lucky,” Wesche said. “What she did was amazing. And cause UNLV offered the civil engineering major Neale wished to pursue. she gets to see the benefi t of everything she did every day. She’s a great He signed that February and eventually cracked the offensive line human being and a great woman who raised Lance the right way.” rotation for the rebuilding Rebels the next fall. He ended up playing in While Brooks said going into law or medicine would be nice, Lance is four games during a 3-9 season in 2015. By the end of his fi rst semester, majoring in business marketing. Brooks joked that Lance “could make a he knew he needed to get out of Las Vegas and fi nd a fresh start. lot of money so he could take care of his mama.” “It just really wasn’t a place I wanted to spend four or fi ve years at,” Lance is serious when he says he’ll take care of Brooks. Neale said. “Montana State was always the school I wanted to go to right “I’m going to do something for her,” Lance said. “I don’t know what out of college but (former MSU head) Coach (Rob) Ash didn’t think I I’m going to do, but she’s going to be taken care of.” had long enough arms to play here so I didn’t come here (laughs). When her sons were in middle school, Brooks saved enough money “I ended up at UNLV somehow. In retrospect, probably wasn’t the to buy a townhouse. They had previously shared a room, but they could best choice I ever made but it helped me end up here so I’d say that’s pick their own room when they fi rst explored the house. hindsight being 20/20.” With Lance commiting to college football and Latrell doing the same When Jeff Choate assumed Montana State’s head coaching job, one nine hours away in Minot, Brooks says the house is quieter nowadays. of his fi rst recruiting calls was to Neale. Choate had familiarity with the But in a way, that silence is signifi cant. Brooks got away and raised prospect because of Choate’s time as an assistant at Washington. Three her sons to become independent and to go to college. years later, Neale hasn’t missed a start. That streak could reach 33 games Brooks dreamt of that. or well beyond that depending on how things play out in coming months. “I love them,” Brooks said, “and I would do anything for them.” In the off-season leading up to the 2018 campaign, the NCAA passed a variety of new rules, one centering upon games played for true fresh- men while still maintaining the ability to redshirt. Newcomers are now allowed to play in up to four games before they lose the ability to red- shirt, the same number of games Neale played in his fi rst year at UNLV. ALEX NEALE Neale and his father have been working with MSU senior associate THE LYNCHPIN: NEALE HOLDS MONTANA athletic director for compliance Camie Bechtold on assembling a waiver STATE OFFENSE TOGETHER to help Neale get back the year of eligibility he lost in 2015. The initial appeal was turned down by the NCAA but another amendment has been submitted. by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports MT Neale is on track to graduate with his civil engineering degree next Sep 21, 2018 fall. Another football season would fi t into his life plans perfectly. But BOZEMAN — An unlikely decision that Alex Neale knew was not the until he’s granted that fi fth year, he is trying to embrace what could be right choice ultimately helped lead the talented center to Montana State. his fi nal season of college football. Now in his fi nal year, the team captain feels the responsibility of leading “It’s kind of weird, battling the NCAA thing, trying to get a year the Bobcats weighing upon his shoulders. back, am I going to be the oldest guy? I’m the oldest guy right now on The Montana State senior is trying to soak up all the experiences that the offensive line but next year, I could be sharing it. I could still be come with being a captain and the lone elder statesmen on MSU’s of- back. It’s crazy. But I’m treating this like it’s the last time around.” fensive line. Saturday, Neale and the Bobcats open up Big Sky Conference play at And Neale’s original decision to go to UNLV after the Rebels offered Portland State. Montana State is coming off one of its most balanced and him less than a month before National Signing Day in 2015 might actu- completely offensive performances in Choate’s three seasons. Last week, ally help the Bobcat captain earn another year after this fi nale is fi nished. MSU rolled up 566 yards of total offense in a 47-24 win over Wagner. “This year I feel huge responsibility,” Neale said. “Having (former The Vikings employ a varying, confusing fl ex defense that tries to captain left tackle Dylan) Mahoney gone from last year and all of a sud- outnumber offenses in the box before and after the snap. Neale’s football den, you are the oldest guy somehow in the room…But right now, I’m a IQ will be essential if MSU hopes to keep its offensive momentum mov- captain, I’m a senior, it could be my last year of football, that’s a whole ing. bunch of pressure. I’m trying to embrace it, enjoy it and soak it up even “Against a defense like this, Alex is making most of the calls, iden- if I do get another year.” tifying the fronts, getting us into the plays,” MSU offensive coordinator Four years ago, the 6-foot-3, then 280-pound center earned a 3-star Brian Armstrong, Neale’s offensive line coach in 2016, said earlier this recruiting rating thanks to his All-Metro league play on the offensive line week. “He’s the straw that stirs the drink as far as pointing to who every- at Eastside Catholic in Sammamish outside of Seattle as well as his abil- one is working to and everyone works off of him. ity on the wrestling mat. In July of 2014, former Montana offensive line “We’ve been a pretty solid rushing team since Alex has been here and coach Scott Gragg extended Neale his fi rst scholarship offer. a lot of that has to do with him and his preparation. I think it’s a mindset In August of that year, Neale and Eastside Catholic standout defen- that we need to get into every week, a lot like we fi nished the year last. sive end Cody Baker both verbally committed to then Montana head We found a way to run the ball on most everybody we played. For us to coach Mick Delaney. By the end of the 2014 season, Delaney announced be successful, that’s going to have to continue and a lot of that starts with his retirement, giving way to Bob Stitt and all the spread offense prin- the center.” ciples that came with the hiring of the mysterious offensive mind at UM. Neale helped spearhead a Montana State offense that led the league In mid-January of 2015, former Nevada head coach Brian Polian by rushing for nearly 250 yards per game last fall. The Bobcats became started recruiting Neale. According to his 24/7 Sports recruiting profi le, the fi rst team other than Cal Poly since the Mustangs and their vaunted Neale briefl y committed to the Wolfpack. Then on January 27, Neale triple option joined the Big Sky in 2012 to lead the conference in rush- fl ipped again, this time committing to new UNLV head coach Tony ing. Sanchez, a former high school coach who took over for the Rebels after Last year’s MSU offensive front featured just one senior in Mahoney, Bobby Hauck, formerly Montana’s head coach, resigned at the end of the MSU’s starting left tackle. The rest of the lineup included third-year sophomore Mitch Brott at right tackle, redshirt freshman Taylor Tuia- room and the grind. If you are not in football season, you are in the sosopo at right guard and redshirt freshman Lewis Kidd at left guard. weight room or doing class so it’s constant work. The weight room has Neale proved to be the glue for a young offensive line that blossomed always been my friend.” into one of the Big Sky’s most physical units by the second half of There have been plenty of jumbo-sized centers who have had success MSU’s 5-3 fi nish in Big Sky play. in the Big Sky, even recently at Montana State. Joel Horn transformed “His football IQ and the kind of person he is makes a good combina- from guard to All-Big Sky center at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds before handing tion for a leader,” said Kidd, who is now playing right guard. “He’s a the controls to Neale. very kind and loving guy. He’s not afraid to get after you but you never Although Neale has shed weight during his time at MSU, it has had have to question if it’s personal or if he is trying to attack you. It’s all no impact on his ability to perform. He enters Saturday with a streak of because he knows and expects the most out of you and the best out of 25 consecutive starts at center. He earned honorable mention All-Big you.” Sky honors and shared MSU’s Rob Higgs Toughness Award with safety During spring football, fi rst fl opped the offensive line lineup, moving Brayden Konkol last season. Brott and Tuiasosopo to the left side and trying Kidd at right tackle. That “I don’t think physicality has anything to do with size, length or lineup also included Neale playing right guard and redshirt freshman mass,” Armstrong said. “Shaun Sampson was an All-American center Zach Redd playing center. here (in 2012). You can’t tell me that guy was big at all (6-foot-1, 260 The unit got good push and showed good physicality but Redd’s mi- pounds). It’s about passion and the pride you have in your own personal nor hearing defi ciency was cause for concern for an offense that ideally performance. Alex has that.” likes to operate up tempo, particularly when dual-threat sophomore Troy Neale could be closing in on the last conference season of his colle- Andersen is at the reigns. giate career. Or he might be entering a potential breakout junior year that During fall camp, Brott and Tuiasosopo stayed on the left side, Neale could lay the foundation for a dominant fi nal campaign in 2019. moved back to center, Kidd moved into right guard and redshirt fresh- Either way, he remains focused on guiding a Bobcat offense that re- man Connor Wood entered the starting lineup. Through the transition, mains in fl ux with two-year starting quarterback Chris Murray sitting out Neale has helped keep the group together both from a scheme and chem- the season to concentrate on his academics. MSU started converting run- istry perspective. ning back/linebacker Troy Andersen in its season-opening victory over “He’s the backbone for sure,” Tuiasosopo said. “He’s a great leader Western Illinois but Andersen suffered an injury to his non-throwing on and off the fi eld. This past summer, he took me under his wing. hand. “Some people are the hurrah leaders and some people show by action. The following week, a calamity of errors and non-executions led When I see somebody go out there and do it without really wanting the to MSU’s 45-14 loss at No. 3 South Dakota State. Redshirt freshman attention for it, that’s the real deal. He’s in the weight room out-working Tucker Rovig found a little traction after halftime as MSU’s quarterback everybody. He’s on the fi eld after, before. He’s a guy you want to model but not before MSU trailed 31-0. your game after.” Last week, Rovig all of a sudden emerged, throwing for 310 yards The praise for Neale’s diligence and prowess in the weight room is and three touchdowns, all the while displaying the confi dence he had wide spread. The Bobcats lift after most football games. For most play- been missing through most of 2018’s practices. ers, Tuiasosopo said, it’s four light lifts and an ice bath. Andersen practiced at quarterback this week and is expected to line “But there is no light for him,” Tuisasosopo said, fl ashing a smile. up under center for at least part of Saturday’s game at PSU. Neale will Neale reported to Montana State at 310 pounds. For most young be the man getting the play under way no matter if Andersen or Rovig is offensive lineman, more weight is never enough. But over the last three snapping the ball. years, Neale has concentrated on gaining strength while not packing “In the huddle, he’ll say certain things that will really help you out, on pounds in an effort to stay mobile, strong, explosive and in better little details,” Andersen said. “He’s a calming infl uence. He’s a leader physical condition than his opponents even if they often out-weigh him on this team, a captain for a reason. Everyone on this team respects and signifi cantly. likes him as a player and a person. We are lucky to have him.” “He’s a leader by example, especially in the weight room,” MSU Neale is unsure if he will pursue football after his college career ends, senior defensive tackle Tucker Yates said. “He goes out there and works whether the fi nish is in a few months or at the end of next year. He has hard every single day, in the weight room all the time, in there work- always dreamed of building amusement park rides at Disney Land with ing, stretching, working on his pass sets. You can even see the change in his engineering degree, an aspiration that likely will override any pursuit his body. When he fi rst got here, he was 310 pounds and now you can of the NFL. see how his body has changed, how much better shape he is in now and Over the last three years, he has fallen in love with Montana more and that’s helped him improve as a football player.” more. Although he has not been able to pursue the outdoor activities that Neale is offi cially listed at 6-foot-3, 285 pounds on Montana State’s initially drew him to the area with much regularity — “I’ve been pretty roster. Over the last year in particular, Neale has changed his body com- busy,” he laughed — the tight-knit community and the need for young position through a stringent focus on nutrition. Montana State nutritionist engineers might keep him around Southwest Montana after graduation. Brittney Patera has helped Neale build a consistent meal plan. He’s been Regardless of what the next 16 months hold, Neale is embracing the able to maintain his strength even while dropping mass. He has recorded opportunities he has found in Bozeman. Even though he knew UNLV personal-best lifts of 355 pounds bench pressing, 505 pounds squatting was the wrong fi t right away, he has no regrets. The choice put him on and 345 pounds power cleaning. the path he’s on now as his career winds down, fi nal season or not. “I put a big emphasis on eating well this year,” Neale said. “A lot of “This has been exactly that: a second chance,” Neale said. “I don’t want dudes make fun of me for eating clean. They call me ‘steak and rice’ to say I screwed up by going to Las Vegas but I think just being here, I a lot of times. I try to do my best but I’m still 300 pounds. I feel like I feel like this is where I needed to be to become who I am. could look better some days.” “These players, that is what I will remember. These guys are my Going back to his high school days playing for former Montana State brothers and always will be. I honestly don’t play football for anything assistant coach Jeremy Thielbahr, Eastside Catholic’s successful head else other than the camaraderie. I just love these guys so much.” coach, Neale remembers latching on to whoever his strength coach was at the time. He said every coach he’s had, from personal trainers and coaches in high school, to MSU strength and conditioning coach Alex Wilcox, has “always been one of my best friends.” “Pretty much all my energy, as much as I can put in, I’ve put into preparing my body,” Neale said. “I just love to take pride in the weight Redd played at center with MSU’s starters during the spring. He felt ZACH REDD that time was “like bullets fl ying” going against the likes of Tucker DESPITE DEAFNESS IN ONE EAR, REDD FINDS Yates, making Redd realize he wasn’t quite ready to play yet. PLACE ON BOBCATS O-LINE While he clearly understood the quarterback when under center, Redd struggled to hear the snap count from the quarterback when in by COLTON POOL, Bozeman Chronicle shotgun. Coaches found a way to keep Redd on the fi eld by having the Nov 9, 2018 quarterbacks signal for the snap by clapping, which Redd can hear much clearer. BOZEMAN — This isn’t the fi rst time Redd, a redshirt freshman for During the spring game, coaches lectured Redd after he didn’t snap Montana State, has gone through this. He often has to ask coaches and the ball when the quarterback went through the snap count but didn’t players to repeat themselves and may have to turn his head away to clap. So while the rest of the line moved early for a false start, Redd know when someone is speaking. People sometimes believe he’s ignor- didn’t hear anything. ing them or doesn’t want to talk to them. “It sucks,” Redd said, “but I’ve learned it’s not really a good excuse. I That’s not it. He just can’t hear them. have to live with it.” Redd was diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis, which causes The Bobcats solidifi ed senior Alex Neale as the starting center during swelling in the muscle between his brain and his skull, at 2 years old. fall camp, so Redd competed for a starting guard spot. Bobcats head He’s been deaf out of his right ear ever since. coach Jeff Choate said Redd improved his communication skills, jelled But as long as he can hear out of one ear, Redd hardly thinks of it as a nicely with the other linemen and was hard to keep off the fi eld because disability. He’s simply had to deal with it. he did everything correctly. Choate saw more confi dence and growth in Redd worked his way into the starting lineup at right guard and will Redd as camp went along. be a key factor for the Bobcats as they play against Northern Colorado at Keep up with the Bobcats with the Blue and Gold blog on Facebook! 1 p.m. today at Bobcat Stadium. “Zach will fi nd a place,” Choate said during fall camp. “He’s too good “Most of the time it doesn’t bother me that much,” Redd said. “I’ve of a football player.” been around it my whole life. It’s just a part of me.” Yet Connor Wood, one of Redd’s best friends who’s also from Merid- Redd still considers himself lucky to at least have one good ear. He ian, won the starting right tackle spot. While he was happy for Wood, goes to concerts and listens to loud music without headaches. In fact, he that left Redd without a spot in the starting lineup in the season opener. listens to music — country and rap are his favorites and “Thunderstruck” “Yeah, I think it did motivate me to push myself that much harder,” by AC/DC is his go-to workout song — with both headphones only Redd said. because it’s comfortable. Redd may have fi nally found his spot at guard. MSU’s center has to Redd’s only regret is he took Spanish instead of sign language in play like the quarterback of the offensive line by knowing every posi- high school. He can’t wear a hearing aid because his entire nerve in that tion’s responsibilities and communicating with the other linemen to put part of his head is dead, and the only way to repair his hearing is brain everyone in the correct position. Now at guard, Redd doesn’t have to surgery. So doctors told him he better take care of his other ear. worry about that. “It’s just something I guess that happens,” Redd said. “And you’ve “He’s a really competitive kid,” Choate said. “He’s a scrapper. He’s just got to live with it.” the smallest guy on our line, but he doesn’t play that way. He’s ferocious. When he was a child, Redd, who hopes to pursue a career in business, I love the way the kid plays.” said no matter the season he constantly asked his dad, Steve, to play In case he ever has to play center after Neale graduates, Redd has catch with him. learned from Neale by playing alongside him. Redd is still fi nding new Redd’s father played for Washington and Boise State in the 1980s methods like hand signals to communicate, which Neale said will im- and his uncle also played for UW, but Redd never felt pushed toward prove with time and experience. football. He just wanted to be like his dad, who Redd called his idol as a Redd always wants to watch fi lm and seemingly has a new question husband and father fi gure, so football was a love at fi rst sight. for Neale every day. He has to be a little louder with Redd, but Neale “Football’s been in my family forever,” Redd said. “It’s kind of natu- knows it comes with the territory of someone who can’t hear in one ear. ral for me to play the game.” “He just cares so much,” Neale said. “He’ll ask constantly what he’s Redd played guard his sophomore year of high school and center his supposed to do and how to improve himself, and I love that about the last two years at Rocky Mountain in Meridian, Idaho. As a smaller FCS kid.” lineman at 6-foot-1, 275 pounds, Redd feels center is more natural to Even if he’s deaf in one ear, Redd refused to quit on the possibility of him. starting this season. He’s fi nally here now. But that position also requires communication with the rest of the “If nobody brings it up, I almost forget about it,” Redd said. “It’s been team, something his lack of hearing hinders at times. something I’ve just adapted to, and I’ve gotten pretty good at it. Redd wanted to be honest with coaches when he was being recruited. “It’s never been a fault.” He didn’t want to keep his hearing issues a secret and then have it be a problem when he arrived on campus. Army dropped a scholarship offer when Redd disclosed that he was deaf in one ear because he wouldn’t be accepted anyway. “I wanted them to know who I was and what came with me,” Redd said. “I’m not ashamed of it at all. It just happens.” Redd’s dreams weren’t shattered. He sees his hearing as a problem other people have to fi gure out, not him. While Redd believes he’s more serious than the rest of his fellow of- fensive linemen, Brott said everyone has gotten along with him. Though he’s shorter, Brott said Redd takes advantage of that to gain a leverage advantage on defenders. And with good hands and feet, Brott believes Redd has a standout career ahead. “He’s adjusted to it,” Brott said. “He doesn’t have any problems with it. He’s defi nitely grown up in a lot of ways.” During fall camp of his redshirt freshman year while still playing de- ZACH WRIGHT fensive end and still carrying defensive end weight (240 pounds), Wright BY THE HORNS: PERSONAL PRIDE HELPS suffered a high ankle sprain that kept him from competing for time in WRIGHT FIGHT THROUGH BOBCAT CAREER MSU’s defensive line rotation. Early that season, Wright “messed up” his AC joint in his shoulder and ended up appearing in just fi ve games, by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports notching one assisted tackle. Nov 9, 2018 By the end of his redshirt sophomore year in 2016, Choate’s fi rst sea- son at the helm, Wright “looked like a robot” because of the bulky brace “I saw a dead man’s fi ner part he had to wear on his right elbow to support a torn UCL and a brace on Shining within each faithful heart his knee because of a sprained MCL. Yet he started all 11 games. Of those bereft. Then said I: “This must be Last season, Wright tore the labrum in his left shoulder, an injury that His immortality.” initially happened in high school but got to the point where his shoulder “constantly slid out” when he played. He has delayed the surgery until BOZEMAN — Zach Wright started thinking about the concept of his his eligibility runs out. Yet his string of consecutive starts reached 22 own mortality and the broad notion of immortality when he was still in games. high school. As a prep senior, he stumbled upon Thomas Hardy’s poem This season, he’s managed to stay healthy and has produced at multi- “His Immortality.” ple inside positions on MSU’s defensive line. He started the fi rst game of At fi rst, Wright could not fi gure out the deeper meaning of the poem’s the season at nose guard with Yates suspended and has rotated in at the opening stanza. But he knew he liked it. He memorized the passage. He position a good amount all year. He has 32 tackles this season, including recited it. He began to understand. He began to form his own quest for a a career-high 7.5 tackles for loss. He notched sacks against South Dakota personal defi nition of immortality. State, Weber State and Cal Poly. “I fi nally learned that the poem is about when someone dies, the part Wright spends most Sunday mornings during the season in the that they leave that makes them immortal is the part that person leaves training room or doing some sort of rehab to keep his body operating within all others,” Wright said. “More than anything, I live by those at a functional level. He’s endured as many injuries as any Bobcat. Yet words.” Wright has as many consecutive starts as anybody on the roster. Wright takes great pride in the places that have molded him. “The devil is in the details,” Wright said as he sat outside the MSU Like so many Texans, the New Braunfels native has a fi erce pride in training room less than 48 hours after enduring an afternoon defending the Lone Star State. Like so many in his hometown, he has a fi erce pride Cal Poly’s relentless triple option. “It’s not the big things. It’s all the in his German heritage and a great respect for those who came before small things added up. It’s about the menial tasks, doing the things you him. And like so many young men who come of age in the Treasure don’t want to do to stay in the fi ght. State, Wright now has a deep admiration for Montana. “You wake up like this and you feel like you’ve done something. Because of his understanding for the factors that form him and the That’s what I love. It’s unbelievably satisfying. You don’t want it but you clusters of people he represents, Wright has committed himself to a need it. It’s addicting.” steady discipline that has helped him walk the straight and narrow during In his career, Wright has 12.5 tackles for loss and fi ve sacks. Statistics the last fi ve years in Bozeman, Montana. don’t tell the whole story. And because of his quest to infl uence the lives of those around him, “He’s a tough Texas boy that never quits,” said Yates, who has served Wright has risen to a position to leave a memorable mark on the Mon- as a captain with Wright, senior center Alex Neale and junior wide re- tana State football program. ceiver Kevin Kassis down the stretch of this season. “He’s going to fi ght On Saturday, Wright will walk to the center of Bobcat Stadium as a through some injuries. He’s going to play his heart out.” team captain for the fi nal time. The fi fth-year senior defensive tackle will Before taking his fi rst college head coaching job, Choate spent two make his 31st straight start against Northern Colorado. He shared Mon- years coaching defensive line at Washington. When spring practices tana State’s Joe Tiller Defensive MVP honors last season and is working opened, Choate and Hout went to work building the bedrock fundamen- on a second straight All-Big Sky Conference campaign. tally for what, three years later, is now one of the top defensive lines in But it’s the impact Wright has had in the Bobcat locker room with his the Big Sky. Before the coaching change, a mutual decision was also teammates that will resonate the most. The captain has played an integral made to move Wright from end to tackle. role in helping usher along the culture change third-year head coach When he came back from Christmas Break to report to winter condi- Jeff Choate preaches daily. Wright’s ability to actualize his role amongst tioning, Wright had gained so much mass, he became the brunt of jokes his peers paired with sharp communication skills have helped solidifi ed from his fellow linemen. Wright’s lasting legacy. “We were like, ‘Damn, Zach,’” Fa’anono said with a nostalgic “We have a collection of leaders on this team, but Zach is the heart laugh. “We would send him messages about him being all big and fat. and soul,” Choate said earlier this fall. “He understands the pulse of the He gained weight by eating and he didn’t have that much time to train. locker room and the psychology of the program as much as anyone we When he came in, he was skinnier than me. His mom must be a great have had here.” cook.” The blue-collar workman came to Montana State as an unheralded The “bad weight phase” didn’t last long. By the 2016 season, Wright defensive end with no recruit stars or fl ashy suitors. Through toughness, weight 255 pounds with improved fi tness. He has played the last two diligence and perseverance, Wright has been one of MSU’s most consis- seasons at 265 pounds on his 6-foot-2.5 frame, part of his conditioning tent performers in three years starting at a different position than he was coming from spending part of his summer working on a farm in Medi- originally recruited to play. cine Lake, Montana. Wright’s ability to perform at an all-league level is And as the lynchpin on a defensive line that also includes senior end a testament to the discipline he’s been honing since his youth. Tyrone Fa’anono and senior nose tackle Tucker Yates, Wright has kept a “Because of his discipline in developing and sharpening his tech- group of 10 Bobcat seniors playing their fi nal home games on Saturday nique, Zach is one of the few guys I’ve seen who gets better as a game together. goes on,” Hout said in September. “He plays with such high effort and “Zach is the glue guy,” MSU third-year defensive line coach Byron his fundamentals are so good, he wears people out.” Hout said. “He’s really, really smart for his age and he really understands From a young age, Wright remembers having an affi nity for the the game being a coach’s son. Zach really understands what we are try- military. “I wanted to be a patriot,” he said. Wright’s father, Matthew, ing to do, the psychology of the program and where guys are at mentally has worked at a local construction company that is well known in New from day to day.” Braunfels and has coached youth sports most of Zach’s life. Wright’s mother, Robin, worked as a curriculum specialist for the New Braunfels ing accompanied by thoughts and plans of how to spend the upcoming school district, meaning he and his younger brother, Weston (now a true months healing and improving. With Saturday’s Senior Day and one last freshman offensive tackle at Texas Tech), knew they had to behave at showdown with the rivalry Grizzlies the only guaranteed games remain- every turn. The combination of a structured home life and an interest in a ing in his career, is simply enjoying the ride. structured lifestyle helped keep Zach and Weston in line. “I did the best I can,” Wright said. “I may not have been some insane, “I’ve lived and breathed patriotism, doing what’s right for your coun- All-American award winner but damn if I didn’t give it my all. I came in try and your family since I was little,” Wright said. “The family pride here with no stars. No one knew who I was. I came from a school with is huge. Making sure you represent that well was a huge deal for my a losing record. Being honest with myself, was I that great of a player? parents.” Hell no. But it’s the work that I did that got me to where I’m at and I’m His roots also bolster that sense of pride. New Braunfels is a former damn proud of that.” German colony with a heavy German infl uence to this day. The town of Of the 20 high school prospects that signed with MSU in 2014, only about 80,000 Northeast of San Antonio still hosts Wurst Fest, a famous six will be celebrated on Saturday. Wright, Yates and Fa’anono along German festival complete with traditional sausages, beer, polka music with tight ends Curtis Amos and Connor Sullivan and inside linebacker and “chicken dancing,” Wright said. Grant Collins have endured a sea of change individually and as a group Robin’s grandparents were German immigrants and Zach said his over the last fi ve years. Wright said the group is similar in work ethic great grandmother fi ts the depiction of someone from one of the most and their common belief in the values Choate strives to develop. prideful countries in the world. Fighting, pushing and striving to better themselves together has “You want to talk about some proud people,” Wright said. “My great formed a brotherhood between MSU’s senior class. Enduring an unusual grandma, you ain’t doing anything she is supposed to do. She’ll kick number of close loses over the last three seasons has brought that broth- your ass. Great grandma makes breakfast. You are not allowed to do that. erhood and these Bobcats to the brink. That’s her role: to take care of her family.” A win Saturday would stamp a winning season, snapping a three-year Because of his upbringing, Wright has always been a good student streak of losing records. A win over the Grizzlies in two weeks would so- both in the academic classroom and on the football fi eld. While studying lidify Montana State’s fi rst three-game winning streak in one of college the military, he remembers reading an essay about the teaching and rep- football’s most impassioned rivalries since 1985. etition of basic battle and survival fundamentals “so when the shit hits As Wright analyzes the mortality of his football career, he is at peace. the fan, you can just react instead of thinking.” Thomas Hardy’s 19th century passage resonated with him then, sparking “It’s the same thing with our tedious drills and practices,” Wright said. his unwavering drive to be remembered now and into the future. “I get in there and I’m getting off the ball and everything happens in the “The sum of it all is about the relationships you build with people,” snap of a fi nger and all of a sudden, the guard pulls, the tackle is crashing Wright said. “How can you affect people’s lives? That’s been the biggest down and I don’t even have to think. I just react and throw them by me thing I’ve fully learned. I’ve always wanted to be a captain but it isn’t and I’m good. about the high fi ve or the title. It’s about what can I do to impact people’s “You can bet it gets tedious. Anyone who tells you it isn’t tedious is lives and to be remembered. lying. But it’s how we’ve gotten to this point.” “My legacy, I’d like it to be that I cared for people, I helped people This point is the crescendo of Wright’s college days. He will graduate and when the time comes, the mortality of life, people wonder what they with a double major in business management and business marking. He left behind. Did I leave my mark on the world? And the best way to do has navigated his fi nal football season while taking a full course load, that is for those you impacted to remember you.” including capstone classes in each major. Between practice, fi lm study, recovery and rehab from the football side of things and a strenuous course load academically, Wright said he TUCKER YATES does “not have any spare time” this fall. He gives himself Sunday nights A SPECIAL CAREER: COLSTRIP’S TUCK- to recover and recoup each week. “It all boils down to discipline,” Wright said. “It’s the ability to, as ER YATES READY FOR ONE LAST BRAWL tempting as it is, to not throw yourself into the college life of drinking AGAINST GRIZZLIES and partying and not doing school. I think that’s the No. 1 thing as far as attrition goes for guys who get into programs is they are not disciplined by GREG RACHAC, Billings Gazette enough to handle being an athlete and a student. Nov 15, 2018 “The other part is will power. It’s the ability for you, when all the BOZEMAN — Tucker Yates distinctly remembers his last trip to odds are stacked against you, when you may not be the biggest, strongest Washington-Grizzly Stadium — and the ominous way things started for or the fastest to put yourself in the grinder and improve yourself and Montana State. become better every day, every hour, to never let off.” “It was loud,” Yates said of the Bobcats’ 2016 road game versus rival He’ll stay in Bozeman until the spring, mostly to get the security Montana. “First play of the game they threw a bomb for a touchdown deposit back on the apartment he has shared with his girlfriend, Emily and the place erupted. I’d never been in a place that loud before. I’d Wilbert, since she moved to town late last summer. Wright’s high school never heard anything like it.” sweetheart spent the last four years attending the University of New Brady Gustafson’s 58-yard touchdown pass to Justin Calhoun put Mexico. MSU in an early hole. But the Bobcats settled in, punched back and Following a tragic car accident his senior year of high school that cost eventually walked out with a 24-17 victory to snap a three-game losing the other driver their life, Wright began developing a breaching device streak to the Grizzlies. for use by law enforcement to help those trapped escape. Wilbert’s father Yates, Montana State’s 6-foot, 290-pound senior nose guard, is using is the chief of police in New Braunfels and helped Wright begin bringing that victory as a lesson for Saturday’s return trip to Missoula and the the idea to fruition. He’s continued to work on the idea and is now on 118th meeting between the Cats and Griz. his third prototype. He is in talks with a company in Tennessee that is “They’re going to make big plays and that stadium is going to erupt, interested in making the device “a subsidiary” of their company. and you’ve just got be able to fi ght adversity and come back and keep That invention might lead Wright down the path to his future. If not, playing,” Yates said. he said he will look for career opportunities in Montana and Texas. That ability to fi ght through adversity is a trait of Jeff Choate’s team, As for his football career winding down, Wright said he has no fear. as evidenced by the number of close games in which they’ve been Montana State’s captain remembers the end of each regular season be- involved during his three-season tenure as coach. Incidentally, these Bobcats have had their greatest close-game success against the Grizzlies. COLOSSAL CAPTAIN: Strength, drive help Yates No. 25-ranked Montana State won the previous two games versus become Bobcat leader Montana on the strength of an unstoppable running game and sturdy de- fense. Each of those games was decided by a touchdown, and the elation that came out of those victories is something Yates will always remem- by COLTER NUANEZ, Skyline Sports Nov 14, 2018 ber. It’s what he knew he was destined for. BOZEMAN — Tucker Yates is so tough, he pinned his way his third “Growing up I watched this game. My dream was to play in the game, straight heavyweight wrestling state title with a torn pectoral muscle. obviously. And now it’s just a dream come true,” Yates said. “I’ve been For a brief moment during his Montana State career, the Bobcat cap- watching it my whole life. My family, my grandparents, (we) all always tain felt he had to prove his mettle all over again. watched the game and we made it a point to watch it every year. From the times grappling with his older brother in the backyard in “Now playing in it, it’s so special to me. Being from Montana and Chinook, Montana to performing linemen drills with his father when having my family and friends watch me is real special.” he was in third grade to carving out a reputation as one of the Treasure As he gets ready for his fi nal go-round against the Griz — and what State’s most physical prep athletes, Yates has always been known for his he hopes is a third straight triumph — Yates refl ected on what has been fortitude. an outstanding career. Coming out of Colstrip, where he starred in foot- A stout, square 6-foot, 300-pound frame paired with a rich bari- ball and won multiple high school state championships in wrestling and tone voice helps perpetuate his persona of a tough guy. His prodigious track and fi eld, Yates was sold on playing for the Bobcats based on their strength in the weight room and his ability to knock opposing offen- unquestioned commitment to him. sive linemen on their heels at the line of scrimmage helped him crack The way Yates tells it, former MSU assistant coach Jason McEndoo Montana State’s starting lineup on the interior of the defensive line as a drove through terrible winter weather to Yates’ home in Colstrip for a redshirt freshman in 2015. recruiting visit, which is a four-hour drive east from Bozeman. In Jeff Choate’s fi rst season as Montana State’s head coach, Yates be- At that point, Yates didn’t need any more convincing. gan to feel his reputation slipping. He is the fi rst to admit he “might have “I knew right then that if this guy drove this far just to have dinner been getting complacent” under former head coach Rob Ash and his with me and talk to me through that nasty blizzard and didn’t cancel on staff. Yates started the fi rst six games of the 2016 season before suffering me that they really cared about me and they wanted me to be a Bobcat,” an injury that cost him two starts and slowed him down the stretch. he said. “I got hurt right away and then I thought Choate and the coaches “So I committed that night. It’s been the best decision of my life and thought I was hurt all the time,” Yates remembers two years later as I’ve never looked back from it.” he prepares for his fi nal showdown with the rival Montana Grizzlies. Yates, in turn, has shown the Bobcats the same dedication. “They brought in two new nose guards (junior college transfers Brandon In 37 career games, Yates has collected 117 total tackles (14.5 for Hayashi and Fou Polataivao) and I think they were trying to get rid of loss), fi ve quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. This year, me to be honest. I think they thought I was a soft, chubby guy but they as part of a line that is the strength of the defense with players like end literally didn’t know me. But that ignited me. I showed them I could play Tyrone Fa’anono, tackle Zach Wright and pass-rusher Bryce Sterk, Yates and I showed them who I was. has accumulated 38 tackles, 7.5 of which were for loss. “Since Choate came here, I always had that chip on my shoulder that I He’s even lined up as a lane-clearing fullback a few times this season. could play and I could be the man for them.” But his leadership qualities as a team captain are what endears him to For the past two seasons, Yates has certainly been the man for the those around him. Bobcats. “I’ve been very impressed by ‘Tuck,’” Wright said. “He’s come such The off-season leading up to the 2017 season, Yates spent the summer a long way. He started out as your run-of-the-mill, thick, shorter nose working in a lumberyard. The manual labor combined with an improved guard, but he’s really developed into a force to be reckoned with. diet helped the once 315-pounder report to fall camp at 290 pounds. The “Every day I always see his technique (is) perfect. I see the effort that reduction in mass came with an increase in durability, helping Yates start he puts out in practice and I’m just never-endingly impressed by what all 11 games last season. he’s able to do. “Tucker I think is by far the best nose tackle I’ve ever seen in my “He’s really become the linchpin of our defense, being able to make life,” MSU senior center Alex Neale said. “He’s just got that size and the effect that he has on the interior and then be able to get after the speed all at the same time. It makes my life a living hell sometimes, quarterback like he has been. He’s just an all-around great player, and especially during fall camp when you see him every single day. He’s a I’m very honored to be a teammate of his.” great player.” Earlier this week Yates was named MSU’s defensive lineman of the He earned honorable mention All-Big Sky honors while sharing year. Montana State’s Joe Tiller Defensive MVP award with fellow defensive “Consistent production over a long period of time,” is how Choate tackle Zach Wright. described Yates. “The guy’s a grinder and he’s always very, very com- “The guy is a grinder,” said Choate, a few days after the team voted petitive. Tough, detailed, prepared, well-respected. I think he’s been an Yates as its top defensive lineman internally. “He’s always very, very awesome, awesome player for us. Kind of an anchor in the middle of our competitive, tough, detailed, prepared, well-respected. He’s been an defensive line.” awesome, awesome player for us and an anchor in the middle of our For the Bobcats to be successful Saturday against Montana, Yates defensive line.” knows the Bobcats must contain dual-threat quarterback Dalton Sneed, This season, Yates has been even better. After missing the fi rst game who is among the top players in total offense in the Big Sky Conference. of his senior season because of suspension, the fi fth-year senior has Yates, an education major who has an eye on perhaps teaching and been the best pure nose guard in the Big Sky Conference. He enters his coaching one day, has dreamed up the perfect scenario for a program fi nal Cat-Griz game on Saturday with 38 tackles, including 7.5 tackles trying to beat the Griz for the third straight time, which hasn’t been done for loss. His ability to displace offensive linemen and keep other key since 1985. members of MSU’s defense clean has been essential for a Bobcat team “However this game ends, it’s been a special career for me and I that sewed up its fi rst winning season since 2014 last week. wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Yates said. “The brotherhood with the “He’s able to do things physically that I don’t know if we have an- guys, winning those two Brawl of the Wilds, and hopefully we can get a other guy in our program that can do that, who can just pick another guy third one here — that would really be special to end it out like that.” up, move him, displace him, throw him,” MSU third-year defensive line coach Byron Hout said. “The mental part of it is almost more impressive. There’s certain things you do scheme-wise, whether it’s based off a for- there. Then in high school I got really into it and got really strong.” mation or a tendency that an offense might have and Tucker is a guy who Really strong is an understatement. He benched as much as 435 knows that, fi gures it out and it we ever want to run a stunt or change up pounds his senior year of high school but has never tried that much our defense, tweak it from week to week, I don’t need to call that a lot of again after the torn pectoral injury. He has “hit a triple” at 405 pounds, times. Tucker can go out and call that and know when to not run a stunt pounding out three repetitions with four 45-pound plates on each side of rather than run a stunt. a 45-pound bar. In high school, Yates could squat 505 pounds, a number “It’s almost like having a second coach out there on the fi eld and for that he’s bumped up to 585 pounds for three reps and 605 pounds for one our guys, that is huge.” rep. Entering this season, Yates earned a spot on the preseason All-Big Sky His dedication and affi nity for the weight room helped Yates go from team. His play has turned heads around the Big Sky this season as well. partial scholarship recruit from a Class B school to a player who will “The hair guy, we’ve gone against him three years in a row now,” said start his 33rd game on Saturday afternoon in Missoula. Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum, referring to Yates’ long, curly “He can lift every weight in that damn weight room,” said MSU hair that sticks out of the back of his helmet on game days. “My guys sophomore defensive tackle Chase Benson, himself a brute who can know him. They know what is coming with him. They run a slant with power clean 385 pounds. “He’s such a strong kid. If you mess around him and he knocks you on your ass.” with him, you’ll defi nitely notice the strength.” “He gets the tough stamp. You look at him and you are like, ‘This guy “He’s a meat head,” added senior defensive end Tyrone Fa’anono, a is going to be a pain in our ass.” powerhouse in his own right. “He’s a workaholic in the weight room. It’s While he seems to have the inside track to all-conference honors in impressive and it makes me and everybody work harder.” his fi nal season and his athletic career has been decorated since he fi rst The lessons he learned from his father and brother helped him gravi- started at Colstrip High School, Yates has been fi ghting an uphill battle tate toward pumping iron. The motivation of being overlooked has also for athletic respect for quite some time. been a driving force for Yates. Growing up in Chinook where Tucker’s dad, Stacy Yates, was the “I was pissed I was on a half ride here,” Yates said. “I was pissed that head football coach, Tucker remembers his father bringing home football the Griz offered me just books. I’ve always had that chip on my shoulder equipment like pads, helmets and blocking pads for him and his older that I should defi nitely be on a full ride guy. When I got here and saw brother, Tanner, to do tackling drills with in the family’s back yard. the people that were on fulls and I wasn’t, that’s what kept me going and When the family moved to Colstrip and Tucker started competing for fi red me up to be on a full ride, play as best I could. I’ve always had that the Colts, he stood out in three sports right away. As an offensive and chip.” defensive lineman, he earned all-state honors three seasons in a row. “The love of the game for me has kept me going. I love playing foot- As a wrester, he claimed the Montana Class B-C heavyweight state ball and I love hanging out with the guys, the camaraderie you get and title his sophomore, junior and senior years, pinning his way to the title something to better yourself at. I’m a competitive guy so the competi- in 2013 despite suffering a torn pec early on in the state tournament. That tion, getting better, trying to strive for that all-conference, strive for that wrestling background has carried him far while playing in the defensive starting spot has kept me in it.” trenches of Division I football. The last few summers, Yates has taken about 10 teammates to Colstrip “People always say that wrestling is great for O and D-line played and to host a football camp in the help of his father. That coaching experi- I think it really is,” Yates said. “Feeling people’s leverage and knowing ence might foreshadow his future. how to throw people…in football, you don’t think you throw but you Yates is closing in on his degree in health enhancement. He is sched- really do. Throwing o-lineman, getting your hand leverage, feeling when uled to student-teach in Bozeman in the fall. First following the season, you can use their leverage against them is really good. he will stick around town and train with Fa’anono and Wright for MSU’s “And it just teaches you mental toughness. You can ask anyone who pro day in the spring and “see where it takes me.” has wrestled. It’s the hardest sport, physically. If you wrestle a six- Before any of his future comes into clearer view, Yates is squarely minute match and into overtime, it’s the most tired I’ve ever been in my focused on the task at hand. He remembers sitting in the Washington- life.” Grizzly Stadium stands as a redshirt freshman in 2014 watching the Griz In the spring, Yates was a standout shot put thrower, earning a pair of destroy Montana State. He remembers the following year losing in Boze- state championships. But his recruitment had hard time gaining much man, the fi nal straw in the coaching change that ensued. traction. And Yates vividly remembers MSU’s 24-17 win in Missoula in 2016, Montana offered Yates a stipend for books, essentially asking the an upset for the ages that led to MSU’s fi rst win in Bozeman since 2005 Great Falls Tribune Super-State selection to walk on. Montana State of- last season. On Saturday in Missoula, Yates and his teammates have a fered a partial scholarship. chance to become the fi rst Bobcat team to win three straight over their Following his senior football season, Yates remembers former Mon- rivals since 1983, 1984 and 1985. The signifi cance is not lost on Yates as tana State offensive line coach Jason McEndoo, MSU’s primary in-state his fi nal days as a Bobcat wind down. recruiter at the time, “drove through the nastiest blizzard to come to “My dream when I was a kid was to play in this game, honestly and Colstrip to have dinner with my family.” now it’s a dream come true,” Yates said. “I’ve been watching it my “I knew right then that if this guy drove this far and have dinner with whole life, my family, my grandparents all always watch the game. We me and talk to me through that nasty blizzard and didn’t cancel on me, made it a point to watch it every year. Now playing in it is so special to they really cared about me,” Yates remembered on Wednesday. “I com- me. mitted that night. It’s been the best decision of my life.” “I hope to close it with a win and keep playing on. However this game When Yates wasn’t competing in football, wrestling or track, he was ends, it’s been a special career for me and I wouldn’t trade it for any- hitting the weight room for what he and his most dedicated friends called thing. Winning those two Brawl of the Wilds and hopefully get a third the “8 o’clock club”. At 8 p.m. each night, Yates and a few teammates one here, that would be really special to go out like that.” would meet up with Stacy at the Colstrip weight room to pump some iron. “I love the weight room,” Yates said. “My dad took me in the weight room at a young, young age. He would mainly be bencher — he’s a big bencher (with a top max press of 485 pounds) — and he would go in there for fun, stay in shape and he had a benching partner. “In sixth grade, I started going in there and start benching here and Individual Rushing Rushing Yards, Career Rushing Yards/Carry, Career 4. 6.2 Chris Murray, 2016 1. 3,646 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 1. 6.12 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 5. 6.1 Steve Kracher, 1975 2. 3,422 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 2. 6.06 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 6. 6.0 Chris Murray, 2017 3. 2,979 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 3. 5.5 Delmar Jones, 1975-78 7. 5.9 Kirk Copeland, 1987 4. 2,954 Don Hass, 1965-67 4. 5.4 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 7. 5.9 Shawn Johnson, 2013 5. 2,819 Delmar Jones, 1975-78 4. 5.4 Dan Sundling, 1962-64 9. 5.8 Si Ryan, 1991 6. 2,464 Matt Engelking, 1993-96 6. 5.3 Tom Kostrba, 1974-76 10. 5.7 Dakota Prukop, 2014 7. 2,449 Tony Boddie, 1979-82 6. 5.3 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 10. 5.7 Gunnar Brekke, 2014 8. 2,375 Chris Murray, 2016-17, 10. 5.7 Don Hass, 1966 9. 2,182 Demetrius Crawford, 2007-08 100-Yard Rush Games, Career 10. 2,155 Wayne Edwards, 1972-74 1. 17 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 100-Yard Rush Games, Season 11. 2,111 Chad Newell, 2013-16 2. 16 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 1. 8 Troy Andersen, 2018 12. 1,763 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 3. 15 Don Hass, 1965-67 1. 8 Matt Engelking, 1995 13. 1,745 Clint Morton, 1991-94 3. 15 Matt Engelking, 1993-96 2. 7 Matt Engelking, 1996 14. 1,740 Paul Schafer, 1968-70 5. 13 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 2. 7 Ryan Johnson, 2001 15. 1,723 Orenzo Davis, 2010, ‘12 6. 11 Delmar Jones, 1976-78 2. 7 Steve Kracher, 1975 16. 1,715 Aaron Mason, 2006-09 7. 10 Chris Murray, 2016- 6. 6 many 17. 1,714 Troy Andersen, 2017- 7. 10 Tony Boddie, 1979-82 18. 1,638 Bob Wilkinson, 1987-90 9. 9 Troy Andersen, 2017- Rushes, Game 19. 1,576 Fred Moore, 1993-94 9. 9 Demetrius Crawford, 2007-08 1. 58 Paul Schafer vs Montana, 1968 20. 1,564 Si Ryan, 1989-92 2. 42 Paul Schafer vs Montana, 1969 21. 1,557 Lathian Tyler, 1997-99 Rushes, Season 2. 42 Don Hass vs Montana, 1967 22. 1,468 Kirk Copeland, 1986-87 1. 303 Ryan Johnson, 2001 4. 41 Ryan Johnson vs Weber St., 2001 23. 1,459 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 2. 277 Paul Schafer, 1968 4. 41 Ryan Johnson vs Sac St., 2001 24. 1,450 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 3. 269 Ryan Johnson, 2002 6. 39 Ryan Johnson vs Montana, 2002 25. 1,305 Don Bagley, 1972-74 4. 260 Matt Engelking, 1996 7. 36 Matt Engelking vs Idaho, 1995 26. 1,399 CJ Palmer, 2008-11 5. 258 Matt Engelking, 1995 8. 36 Ryan Johnson vs Idaho St., 2001 27. 1,279 John Tetrault, 1987-90 6. 256 Don Hass, 1966 9. 35 Ryan Johnson vs Weber St., 2002 28. 1,258 Gunnar Brekke, 2013-16 7. 251 Don Hass, 1967 10. 34 Don Hass vs Idaho, 1966 29. 1,217 Dave Miller, 1962-64 7. 251 Demetrius Crawford, 2008 10. 34 Ryan Johnson vs St Mary’s, 2002 30. 1,179 Dan Sundling, 1962-64 9. 241 Cody Kirk, 2011 10. 34 Aaron Mason vs. PSU, 2006 31. 1,170 Rocco Perciavalle, 1956-59 10. 229 Steve Kracher, 1975 32. 1,158 Paul Dennehy, 1976-78 Rushing Yards, Game 33. 1.133 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 Rushing Yards, Season 1. 298 Don Hass vs Weber St, 1967 34. 1,104 David Pandt, 1982-85 1. 1,537 Ryan Johnson, 2001 2. 271 Ryan Johnson vs Idaho St., 2001 35. 1,094 Tom Kostrba, 1974-76 2. 1,460 Don Hass, 1966 3. 243 Ryan Johnson vs Weber St., 2001 36. 1,093 Bob Rudio, 1957-59 3. 1,387 Steve Kracher, 1975 4. 237 Ryan Johnson vs CSN, 2001 37. 1,045 Eric Kinnaman, 1996-99 4. 1,379 Tom Kostrba, 1976 5. 236 Paul Schafer vs Portland St, 1968 38. 1,044 Nick LaSane, 2013-17 5. 1,351 Cody Kirk, 2011 6. 234 Kirk Copeland vs Idaho St, 1987 39 1,030 Jim McLeod, 1956-59 6. 1,314 Demetrius Crawford, 2008 6. 234 Paul Schafer vs Montana, 1968 7. 1,256 Matt Engelking, 1996 8. 227 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Cal Poly, 2018 Rushes, Career 8 1,245 Don Hass, 1967 9. 222 Steve Kracher vs NAU, 1975 1. 790 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 9. 1,199 Troy Andersen, 2018 10. 218 Steve Kracher vs Boise St, 1976 2. 666 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 9. 1,199 Paul Schafer, 1968 3. 574 Don Hass, 1965-67 Rushing Touchdowns, Game 4. 572 Tony Boddie, 1979-82 Rushing Touchdowns, Season 1. 5 Chad Newell vs. SDSU, 2014 5. 541 Paul Schafer, 1968-71 1. 20 Don Hass, 1966 1. 5 Cody Kirk vs. N. Dakota, 2013 6. 531 Matt Engelking, 1993-96 2. 19 Troy Andersen, 2018 1. 5 Don Hass vs N. Dakota, 1966 7. 518 Delmar Jones, 1975-78 3. 18 Cody Kirk, 2013 1. 5 Will Flaherty vs. Montana, 1902 8. 491 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 4. 14 Cody Kirk, 2011 4. 4 Cody Kirk vs. Idaho State, 2011 9. 491 John Tetrault, 1987-90 4. 14 Ryan Johnson, 2001 4. 4 Don Hass vs Weber St, 1966 10. 481 Wayne Edwards, 1972-74 6. 13 Cody Kirk, 2012 4. 4 Travis Lulay vs. Sac St, 2004 6. 13 Dakota Prukop, 2014 7. 3 by many Rushing Touchdowns, Career 8. 12 Chris Murray, 2016 1. 47 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 8. 12 Chad Newell, 2015 Rushing Yards/Carry, Game 2. 29 Chad Newell, 2013-16 8. 12 Anthony Knight, 2014 1. 13.5 Dakota Prukop vs. BHSU, 2014 2. 29 Don Hass, 1965-67 8. 12 Delmar Jones, 1978 2. 11.7 Chris Murray vs. Sac St, 2016 4. 27 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 3. 11.4 Troy Andersen vs. Idaho, 2018 5. 24 Troy Andersen, 2017- Rushing Yards/Game, Season 4. 10.9 Shawn Johnson vs. Weber, 2014 5. 24 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 1. 146.0 Don Hass, 1966 5. 10.7 Shawn Johnson vs. EWU, 2014 5. 24 John Tetrault, 1987-90 2. 139.7 Ryan Johnson, 2001 6. 10.6 Gunnar Brekke vs. Sac St, 2016 8. 23 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 3. 138.7 Steve Kracher, 1975 7. 10.6 Dakota Prukop vs. UC Davis, ‘14 9. 22 Delmar Jones, 1976-79 4. 124.5 Don Hass, 1967 8. 10.3 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Cal Poly, 2018 9. 22 Chris Murray, 2016- 5. 119.9 Paul Schafer, 1968 9. 10.2 Kirk Copeland vs ISU, 1987 6. 117.2 Delmar Jones, 1978 10. 9.8 Shawn Johnson vs. N. Dakota, ‘13 Rushing Yards/Game, Career 7. 109.5 Demetrius Crawford, 2008 (min. 10 att) 1. 101.5 Don Hass, 1965-67 8. 108.3 Tom Kostrba, 1976 2. 94.9 Demetrius Crawford, 2008-09 9. 106.9 Matt Engelking, 1995 3. 88.9 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 10. 104.8 Steve Kracher, 1974 4. 76.6 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 5. 76.0 Bruce Molock, 2003 Rushing Yard/Carry, Season 6. 74.7 Matt Engelking1993-96 1. 6.7 Shawn Johnson, 2014 2. 6.5 Steve Kracher, 1974 3. 6.4 Dan Sundling, 1963 MSU’s 100-Yard Rushers... Clint Morton - 5 (1993 - 121 vs. Montana, 132 vs. Tom Parac, 1968-70 29 13 Boise St, 141 vs. Weber St, 105 vs. Ft Lewis; 1992 - 147 Jim Sweeney, 1963-67 51 15 ...BY PLAYER vs. Weber St.) Ryan Johnson - 17 (2002 - 212 vs. UM, 142 vs. EWU, Paul Schafer - 5 (1970 - 125 vs. North Dakota State; ...CONSECUTIVE GAMES 113 vs Sac, 159 vs. Weber, 119 vs. Idaho State, 216 vs. St. 1968 - 132 vs. Idaho State, 102 vs. Weber State, 151 6 by Troy Andersen (10/13-11/17) vs. NAU, 234 vs. Montana) Mary’s; 2001 - 133 vs. Portland State, 110 vs. NAU, 116 5 by Cody Kirk (9/24-10/22), 2011 vs. Wash. State, 176 vs. Sac State, 237 vs. Northridge, Shawn Johnson - 4 (2014 - 153 vs. Weber State, 150 243 vs. Weber; 2000 - 111 vs. EWU, 137 vs. Cal Poly, vs. Eastern Wash. ; 2013 - 109 vs. Monmourth, 128 vs. 5 by Demetrius Crawford (10/25-11/22), 2008 104 vs. Humboldt; 1999 - 116 vs. Weber) North Dakota) 5 by Ryan Johnson (10/13-11/10), 2001 Cody Kirk - 16 (2013 - 107 vs. SMU, 112 vs. North Gary Hughes - 4 (1969 - 182 vs. North Dak., 159 vs. 5 by Steve Kracher (9/6-10/4), 1975 Dakota, 156 vs. NAU, 119 vs. UC Davis, 180 vs. Fresno St; 1968 - 121 vs. North Dak., 143 vs. Fresno St) 4 by Chris Murray (9/9-10/7), 2017 Northern Colorado, 100 vs. Eastern Wash.; 2012 - 122 Bruce Molock - 4 (2003 - 106 vs. Montana, 201 vs. 4 by Matt Engelking (9/2-9/23), 1995 vs. Portland State, 129 vs. SacState, 160 vs. North Sac State, 150 vs. St. Mary’s, 120 vs. Gardner-Webb) 4 by Fred Moore (9/18-10/9), 1993 Dakota, , 105 vs. Stephen F. Austin; 2011 - 184 vs. Si Ryan - 4 (1992 - 107 vs. Idaho St; 1991 - 157 vs. 3 by Don Hass twice, Tom Kostrba twice, Tony Weber St, 142 vs. Sac St.; 1989 - 112 vs. Weber St.) Idaho State, 202 vs. Northern Colo., 142 vs. NAU, 134 Boddie, Paul Schafer, Delmar Jones, Mike vs. Sac State, 112 vs. Eastern Wash., 155 vs. UC Davis) Isaiah Ifanse - 3 (2018 - 227 vs. Cal Poly, 120 vs Idaho Don Hass - 15 (1967 - 110 vs. North Dakota, 160 vs. State, 100 vs Portland St.) Doerfl er, Matt Engelking twice, Cody Kirk West Texas, 122 vs. Portland State, 121 vs. Idaho, 298 Kirk Copeland - 3 (1987 - 120 vs. E. Washington, 133 vs. Weber State, 209 vs. Montana; 1966 - 164 vs. South vs. Weber State; 1986 - 108 vs. Weber State) ...CONSECUTIVE GAMES, Dakota State, 140 vs. Portland State, 209 vs. Idaho, 136 Mike Doerfl er - 3 (1979 - 132 vs. Idaho, 167 vs. MULTIPLE PLAYERS vs. Fresno State, 172 vs. Idaho State, 109 vs. Weber State, Montana, 105 vs. North Dakota State) 6 (Cody Kirk vs. EWU, Sac St, NAU, UNC, 142 vs. Montana, 129 vs. Tulsa; 1965 - 129 vs. Montana) Evin Groves - 3 (2006 - 128 vs. Northrn Colo.; 2005 ISU, Tray Robinson vs. NAU), 2011 Matt Engelking - 14 (1996 - 163 vs. Minn.-Duluth, 112 - 143 vs. Montana, 112 vs. Sac State) 6 (Paul Schafer vs. ISU Weber St, NAU, UM, CJ Palmer - 3 (2010 - 131 vs. Sac State; 2009 - 106 vs E. Wash., 123 vs CS Northridge, 127 vs Weber State, Hans Pidino vs. N.Dak., and Gary Hughes vs. 186 vs Sac State, 165 vs Cal Poly; 1995 - 129 vs. Boise vs. South Dakota, 134 vs. Eastern Wash.) St., 112 vs. Idaho St., 165 vs. Idaho, 136 vs. SW Texas, Isaiah Ifanse - 2 (2018 - 100 vs. PSU, 146 vs. Wagner) N.Dak. and Fresno), 1968 169 vs. C. Wash., 108 vs. Colorado St., 137 vs. Cal Poly) Don Bagley - 2 (1973 - 127 vs. North Dakota; 1972 5 (Steve Kracher vs. Portland St, North Dakota, Steve Kracher - 13 (1975 - 141 vs. Portland State, 124 - 102 vs. Idaho) NDSU, Fresno and BSU), 1975 vs. North Dakota, 183 vs. North Dakota State, 120 vs. Jeff Davis - 2 (1980 - 117 vs. Idaho St, 125 vs. NDSU) 5 (Steve Kracher vs. Portland St, North Dakota, Fresno State, 218 vs. Boise State, 165 vs. Montana, 222 Justin Domineck - 2 (2004 - 143 vs. Eastern Wash., NDSU, Fresno St and Boise St), 1975 vs. Northern Arizona; 1974 - 139 vs. North Dakota, 120 vs. Weber State) 5 (Tom Kostrba vs. Idaho, ISU & Weber, Paul 102 vs. Fresno State, 119 vs. Northern Arizona, 131 vs. Travis Lulay - 2 (2005 - 142 vs. Weber State; 2004 - Dennehy vs. BSU, Don Ueland vs. Fresno), 1976 110 vs. Eastern Wash.) Weber State, 118 vs. Idaho, 163 vs. Montana) 4 (Fred Moore vs. FLC, Weber, NAU and SUU, Delmar Jones - 11 (1978 - 182 vs. Texas A&I, 182 vs. Gary Michael - 2 (1971 - 104 vs. NAU, 139 vs. Weber) Boise State, 119 vs. Idaho State, 106 vs. Montana, 190 David Pandt - 2 (1984 - 101 vs. Portland State, 140 Clint Morton vs. Ft. Lewis and Weber St.), 1993 vs. Fresno State; 1977 - 125 vs. North Dakota, 121 vs. Montana) 4 (Wayne Edwards vs. NDSU, NAU and Weber vs. North Dakota State, 128 vs. Fresno State, 136 vs. Hans Pidino - 2 (1967 - 123 vs. Idaho State; 1968 - 143 St., Don Bagley vs. Idaho), 1972 Weber State, 187 vs. Montana, 124 vs. Portland State) vs. North Dakota) Chris Murray - 10 (2017 - 107 vs So Dak St, 132 vs Mark Rinehart - 2 (1989 - 154 vs. E. Washington; ...MOST IN A SEASON, INDIVIDUAL UND, 123 vs Weber, 126 vs PSU, 150 vs UNC, 184 vs 1988 - 146 vs. Weber State) 8 by Don Hass, 1966; Matt Engelking, 1995; NAU; 2016 - 187 vs. Sac St, 131 vs. Weber St, 106 vs. Tray Robinson - 2 (2011 - 154 vs. ISU, 107 vs. NAU) Troy Andersen, 2018 SUU, 148 vs. Montana) John Tetrault - 2 (1989 - 106 vs. Weber; 1988 - 122 7 by Steve Kracher, ‘75; Matt Engelking, ’95; Tony Boddie - 10 (1982 - 124 vs. E. Washington, 114 vs. ISU) Ryan Johnson, ‘01 vs. Weber State, 167 vs. Boise State; 1981 - 147 vs. Don Ueland - 2 (1976 - 150 vs. North Dakota, 108 vs. 6 by Chris Murray, ‘17; Cody Kirk, ‘11 and ‘13; Boise State, 104 vs. Weber State, 116 vs. Boise State, Fresno State) Demetrius Crawford, ‘08; Matt Engelking, ’96; 121 vs. Idaho, 105 vs. Montana; 1980 - 144 vs. Idaho Bob Wilkinson - 2 (1988 - 164 vs. Idaho State; 1987 Fred Moore, ’93; Don Hass, ’67; Steve Kracher, State, 134 vs. Montana) - 101 vs. Weber State) ’74; Delmar Jones, ’77; Ryan Johnson, ‘02 Demetrius Crawford - 9 (2008 - 203 vs. Montana, Gunnar Brekke - 1 (2016 - 106 vs. Sac St, 2016) 5 by Dakota Prukop, ‘14; Tony Boddie, ’81; 187 vs. Portland State, 160 vs. NAU, 100 vs. Northern Paul Dennehy - 1 (1976 - 111 vs. Boise State) Delmar Jones, ’78 Colo., 112 vs. Sac State, 100 vs. Adams State; 2007 - 112 John Emmert - 1 (1970 - 156 vs. UNLV) 4 by Chris Murray, 2016; Clint Morton, 1993; vs. Montana, 173 vs. Idaho State, 128 vs. Dixie State) Landy Harrell - 1 (1970 - 102 vs. Idaho) Paul Schafer, 1968; Bruce Molock, 2003 Troy Andersen - 9 (2018 - 145 vs. WIU, 211 vs. PSU, Steve Haugeberg - 1 (1988 - 136 vs. Nevada) 159 vs. Idaho, 102 vs. Weber, 106 vs ISU, 104 vs Cal Scott Hoard - 1 (1977 - 113 vs. Idaho State) ...DOUBLE 100-YARD GAMES Poly, 104 vs UNC, 107 vs. UM; 2017 - 133 at UND) Mike Holder - 1 (1973 - 144 vs. Montana) 2018, PSU: Troy Andersen-211/Isaiah Ifanse-100 Jesse Jones - 1 (1985 - 136 vs. Montana) Chad Newell - 7 (2016 - 104 vs. Idaho, 100 vs. North 2017, UND: Chris Murray-132/Troy Andersen-131 Dakota, 132 vs. UC Davis; 2015 - 111 vs. CP, 110 vs. Corey Lamey - 1 (1985 - 101 vs. E. Washington) David Mayfi eld - 1 (2003 - 101 vs. Wyoming) 2013, UND: Cody Kirk-112/Shawn Johnson-128 ISU; 2014 - 110 vs. Idaho St, 111 vs. South Dakota St) 2012, UND: Cody Kirk-105/Orenzo Davis-145 Dakota Prukop - 7 (2015 - 196 vs. EWU, 102 vs. PSU; Zoonie McLean - 1 (1971 - 103 vs. Fresno State) 2011, NAU: Cody Kirk-142, Tray Robinson-107 2014 - 176 vs. BHSU, 140 vs. Sac State, 148 vs UC Barry Sullivan - 1 (1981 - 104 vs. Fresno State) Davis, 129 vs. Cal Poly, 135 vs Portland State) Brian Williams - 1 (1983 - 101 vs. Montana) 2011, ISU: Cody Kirk-184/Tray Robinson-154 Fred Moore - 6 (1993 - 136 vs. Idaho, 104 vs. S. Utah, 2004, EWU: Justin Domineck-143/Travis Lulay-110 113 vs. N. Arizona, 178 vs. Weber State, 106 vs. Ft. 1997, CSN: Travis Wright-100/Eric Kinnaman-100 ...BY HEAD COACH Lewis, 182 vs. W. Illinois) 1993, WSU: Fred Moore-178/Clint Morton-148 Tom Kostrba - 6 (1976 - 148 vs. Weber State, 120 vs. COACH, YEARS Gms 100-Ydrs 1989, WSU: John Tetrault-106/Si Ryan-112 Idaho State, 113 vs. Idaho, 118 vs. Hawaii, 115 vs. New Jeff Choate, 2016-present 33 30 1988, ISU: John Tetrault-122)/Bob Wilkinson-164 Hampshire, 106 vs. North Dakota State) Rob Ash, 2007-15 108 54 1987, WSU: Kirk Copeland-133/Bob Wilkinson-101 Orenzo Davis - 5 (2012 - 123 vs. Southern Utah, 145 vs. Mike Kramer, 2000-2006 83 31 1981, Fresno: Tony Boddie-147/Barry Sullivan-104 North Dakota; 2010 - 140 vs. Montana, 114 vs. Weber Cliff Hysell, 1992-99 88 60 1980, ISU: Tony Boddie-144/Jeff Davis-117 State, 135 vs. Portland State, 160 vs. Drake) Earle Solomonson, 1987-91 55 12 1968, UND: Hans Pidino-143/Gary Hughes-121 Wayne Edwards - 5 (1973 - 127 vs. Idaho State, 118 Dave Arnold, 1983-86 47 6 (records available only since 1965) vs. Fresno State; 1972 - 106 vs. North Dakota State, 151 Doug Graber, 1982 11 3 vs. Northern Arizona, 128 vs. Weber State) Aaron Mason - 5 (2009 - 108 vs. Idaho State, 138 vs. Sonny Lubick, 1978-81 40 18 Weber State, 112 vs. Dixie State; 2006 - 128 vs. Portland Sonny Holland, 1971-77 75 40 State, 192 vs. NAU) 10/24/09 134 CJ Palmer vs. Eastern Wash. (26) 9/26/92 147 Clint Morton vs. Weber St. (22) MMSUSU 100-Yard100-Yard 10/17/09 106 CJ Palmer vs. South Dakota (19) 10/5/91 157 Si Ryan vs. Weber State (16) RRushingushing GamesGames 10/3/09 138 Aaron Mason vs. Weber St (22) 9/14/91 142 Si Ryan vs. Sacramento St.(18) 9/12/09 112 Aaron Mason vs. Dixie St (17) 9/16/89 154 Mark Rinehart vs. Eastern Wash. (21) SSinceince 19651965 11/22/08 203 D. Crawford vs. Montana (26) 10/28/89 106 John Tetrault vs. Weber State (21) Date Yds Player vs. Opp. (Rushes) 11/15/08 187 D. Crawford vs. Portland St (27) 10/28/89 112 Si Ryan vs. Weber State (26) 11/17/18 107 Troy Andersen vs. Montana (23) 11/8/08 160 D. Crawford vs. NAU (26) 10/1/88 122 John Tetrault vs. Idaho State (27) 11/10/18 104 Troy Andersen vs. Northern Colo (13) 11/1/08 100 D. Crawford vs. Northern Colo. (21) 10/1/88 164 Bob Wilkinson vs. Idaho State (18) 11/3/18 104 Troy Andersen vs. Cal Poly (7) 10/25/08 112 D. Crawford vs. Sacramento St (19) 10/22/88 136 Steve Haugeberg vs. Nevada (6) 11/3/18 227 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Cal Poly (22) 8/30/08 100 D. Crawford vs. Adams State (20) 11/12/88 146 Mark Rhinehart vs. Weber State (18) 10/27/18 120 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Idaho State (19) 11/17/07 112 D. Crawford vs. Montana (20) 9/26/87 120 Kirk Copeland vs. Eastern Wash. (15) 10/27/18 106 Troy Andersen vs. Idaho State (19) 9/29/07 173 D. Crawford vs. Idaho State (23) 10/17/87 133 Kirk Copeland vs. Weber State (21) 10/20/18 102 Troy Andersen vs. Weber St (11) 9/15/07 128 D. Crawford vs. Dixie State (11) 10/17/87 101 Bob Wilkinson vs. Weber State (11) 10/13/18 159 Troy Andersen vs. Idaho (14) 11/4/06 128 Evin Groves vs. Northern Colo. (31) 11/1/86 108 Kirk Copeland vs. Weber State (12) 9/29/18 211 Troy Andersen vs. PSU (22) 10/7/06 128 Aaron Mason vs. Portland State (34) 9/14/85 171 Corey Lamey vs. Eastern Oregon (8) 9/29/18 100 Isaiah Ifanse vs. PSU (19) 9/30/06 192 Aaron Mason vs. NAU (24) 10/26/85 136 Jesse Jones vs. Montana (16) 9/15/18 146 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Wagner (23) 11/19/05 143 Evin Groves vs. Montana (35) 10/20/84 101 David Pandt vs. Portland State (16) 8/30/18 145 Troy Andersen vs. W. Ill. (24) 11/5/05 112 Evin Groves vs. Sac State (20) 11/2/84 140 David Pandt vs. Montana (14) 9/9/17 107 Chris Murray vs. So Dakata St (17) 10/8/05 142 Travis Lulay vs. Weber State (18) 10/29/83 101 Williams vs. Montana (22) 9/23/17 132 Chris Murray vs. No Dakota (15) 11/13/04 110 Travis Lulay vs. Eastern Wash. (19) 9/18/82 124 Tony Boddie vs. E. Washington (32) 9/23/17 131 Troy Andersen vs. No Dakota (22) 11/13/04 143 Justin Domineck vs. Eastern Wash. (24) 10/9/82 114 Tony Boddie vs. Weber State (34) 9/30/17 123 Chris Murray vs. Weber St (14) 10/9/04 120 Justin Domineck vs. Weber State (22) 10/16/82 167 Tony Boddie vs. Boise State (28) 10/7/17 126 Chris Murray vs. Portland St (18) 11/22/03 106 Bruce Molock vs. Montana (25) 9/19/81 147 Tony Boddie vs. Fresno State (24) 10/21/17 150 Chris Murray vs. Northern Colo (26) 11/1/03 201 Bruce Molock vs. Sac State (28) 9/19/81 104 Barry Sullivan vs. Fresno State (24) 11/11/17 184 Chris Murray vs. Northern Ariz (19) 10/4/03 150 Bruce Molock vs. St. Mary’s (21) 10/3/81 104 Tony Boddie vs. Weber State (23) 11/18/17 121 Nick LaSane vs. Montana (14) 9/6/03 120 Bruce Molock vs. Gardner-Webb (14) 10/10/81 116 Tony Boddie vs. Boise State (27) 11/19/16 142 Chris Murray vs. Montana (26) 8/30/03 101 David Mayfi eld vs. Wyoming (26) 10/17/81 121 Tony Boddie vs. Idaho (22) 11/12/16 132 Chad Newell vs. UC Davis (23) 11/23/02 312 Ryan Johnson vs. Montana (39) 10/31/81 105 Tony Boddie vs. Montana (19) 11/5/16 106 Chris Murray vs. Southern Utah (19) 11/9/02 142 Ryan Johnson vs. Eastern Wash. (32) 10/11/80 144 Tony Boddie vs. Idaho State (21) 10/15/16 131 Chris Murray vs. Weber State (19) 11/2/02 113 Ryan Johnson vs. Sac State (29) 10/11/80 117 Jeff Davis vs. Idaho State (17) 10/1/16 187 Chris Murray vs. Sac State (16) 10/19/02 159 Ryan Johnson vs. Weber State (35) 11/1/80 134 Tony Boddie vs. Montana (25) 10/1/16 106 Gunnar Brekke vs. Sac State (10) 10/12/02 119 Ryan Johnson vs. Idaho State (23) 11/8/80 125 Jeff Davis vs. North Dakota State (20) 9/26/16 100 Chad Newell vs. North Dakota (18) 8/31/02 216 Ryan Johnson vs. St. Mary’s (34) 10/27/79 132 Mike Doerfl er vs. Idaho (18) 9/1/16 104 Chad Newell vs. Idaho (25) 11/10/01 271 Ryan Johnson vs. Idaho State (36) 11/3/79 167 Mike Doerfl er vs. Montana (23) 11/14/15 110 Chad Newell vs. Idaho State (18) 11/3/01 133 Ryan Johnson vs. Portland State (28) 11/10/79 105 Mike Doerfl er vs. N. Dakota St. (23) 10/17/15 102 Dakota Prukop vs. Portland State (14) 10/27/01 110 Ryan Johnson vs. NAU (25) 9/23/78 182 Delmar Jones vs. Texas A&I (29) 9/26/15 111 Chad Newell vs. Cal Poly (19) 10/18/01 116 Ryan Johnson vs. Washington St (19) 9/30/78 182 Delmar Jones vs. Boise State (19) 9/19/15 196 Dakota Prukop vs. Eastern Wash. (28) 10/13/01 176 Ryan Johnson vs. Sac State (41) 10/14/78 119 Delmar Jones vs. Idaho State (23) 11/29/14 111 Chad Newell vs. South Dakota St (24) 9/29/01 237 Ryan Johnson vs. CS Northridge (33) 11/3/78 106 Delmar Jones vs. Montana (23) 11/15/14 110 Chad Newell vs. Idaho State (18) 9/8/01 243 Ryan Johnson vs. Weber State (41) 11/11/78 190 Delmar Jones vs. Fresno State (24) 11/8/14 135 Dakota Prukop vs. Portland State (17) 11/4/00 130 Camron King vs. Portland State (14) 9/10/77 125 Delmar Jones vs. North Dakota (22) 11/1/14 129 Dakota Prukop vs. Cal Poly (19) 10/7/00 111 Ryan Johnson vs. Eastern Wash. (26) 9/17/77 121 Delmar Jones vs. North Dakota St (22) 10/25/14 153 Shawn Johnson vs. Weber State (14) 9/23/00 137 Ryan Johnson vs. Cal Poly (23) 9/23/77 128 Delmar Jones vs. Fresno State (17) 10/11/14 148 Dakota Prukop vs. UC Davis (14) 9/9/00 104 Ryan Johnson vs. Humboldt St (16) 10/8/77 136 Delmar Jones vs. Weber State (31) 10/4/14 140 Dakota Prukop vs. Sac State (16) 10/9/99 116 Ryan Johnson vs. Weber State (17) 10/15/77 113 Scott Hoard vs. Idaho State (23) 9/27/14 150 Shawn Johnson vs. EWU (14) 11/14/98 117 Lathian Tyler vs. Idaho State (13) 10/29/77 187 Delmar Jones vs. Montana (27) 9/13/14 176 Dakota Prukop vs. BHSU (13) 10/24/98 151 Eric Kinnaman vs. CS Northridge (15) 11/19/77 124 Delmar Jones vs. Portland State (20) 11/9/13 100 Cody Kirk vs. Eastern Wash. (21) 11/22/97 113 Eric Kinnaman vs. Montana (28) 9/11/76 150 Don Ueland vs. North Dakota (24) 11/2/13 180 Cody Kirk vs. Northern Colo. (27) 10/18/97 100 Eric Kinnaman vs. CS Northridge (22) 9/25/76 108 Don Ueland vs. Fresno State (22) 10/26/13 119 Cody Kirk vs. UC Davis (20) 10/18/97 100 Travis Wright vs. CS Northridge (25) 10/2/76 111 Paul Dennehy vs. Boise State (21) 10/5/13 156 Cody Kirk vs. NAU (27) 11/16/96 165 Matt Engelking vs. Sac State (25) 10/9/76 148 Tom Kostrba vs. Weber State (18) 9/28/13 112 Cody Kirk vs. North Dakota (12) 11/9/96 186 Matt Engelking vs Cal Poly (29) 10/16/76 120 Tom Kostrba vs. Idaho State (20) 9/28/13 128 Shawn Johnson vs. North Dakota (13) 11/2/96 127 Matt Engelking vs. Weber State (21) 10/23/76 113 Tom Kostrba vs. Idaho (15) 9/7/13 107 Cody Kirk vs. SMU (29) 10/19/96 123 Matt Engelking vs. CS Northridge (38) 11/13/76 118 Tom Kostrba vs. Hawaii (21) 8/27/13 109 Shawn Johnson vs. Monmouth (5) 10/5/96 112 Matt Engelking vs E. Washington (20) 11/27/76 115 Tom Kostrba vs. New Hampshire (14) 9/15/12 105 Cody Kirk vs. Stephen F. Austin (30) 9/21/96 163 Matt Engelking vs. UM-Duluth (13) 12/4/76 106 Tom Kostrba vs. N. Dakota St. (32) 9/29/12 123 Orenzo Davis vs. Southern Utah (20) 11/11/95 129 Matt Engelking vs. Boise State (28) 9/6/75 141 Steve Kracher vs. Portland State (24) 10/27/12 160 Cody Kirk vs. North Dakota (25) 10/14/95 112 Matt Engelking vs. Idaho State (26) 9/13/75 124 Steve Kracher vs. North Dakota (24) 10/27/12 145 Orenzo Davis vs. North Dakota (19) 10/7/95 165 Matt Engelking vs. Idaho (36) 9/20/75 183 Steve Kracher vs. North Dakota St (30) 11/3/12 129 Cody Kirk vs. Sacramento State (24) 9/23/95 136 Matt Engelking vs. SW Texas (27) 9/27/75 120 Steve Kracher vs. Fresno State (22) 11/10/12 122 Cody Kirk vs. Portland State (11) 9/16/95 137 Matt Engelking vs. Cal Poly SLO (29) 10/4/75 218 Steve Kracher vs. Boise State (24) 9/10/11 155 Cody Kirk vs. UC Davis (22) 9/9/95 169 Matt Engelking vs. Central Wash. (32) 10/25/75 165 Steve Kracher vs. Montana (26) 9/24/11 112 Cody Kirk vs. Eastern Wash. (20) 9/2/95 108 Matt Engelking vs. Colorado St (18) 11/8/75 222 Steve Kracher vs. N. Arizona (33) 10/1/11 134 Cody Kirk vs. Sac State (25) 10/28/94 103 Fred Moore vs. Boise State (14) 9/14/74 139 Steve Kracher vs. North Dakota (20) 10/8/11 142 Cody Kirk vs. NAU (24) 11/13/93 121 Clint Morton vs. Montana (18) 9/21/74 102 Steve Kracher vs. Fresno State (16) 10/8/11 107 Tray Robinson vs. NAU (14) 10/30/93 132 Clint Morton vs. Boise State (23) 10/5/74 119 Steve Kracher vs. N. Arizona (10) 10/15/11 202 Cody Kirk vs. Northern Colo. (29) 10/23/93 136 Fred Moore vs. Idaho (33) 10/12/74 131 Steve Kracher vs. Weber State (21) 10/22/11 184 Cody Kirk vs. Idaho State (24) 10/9/93 104 Fred Moore vs. Southern Utah (17) 10/26/74 118 Steve Kracher vs. Idaho (16) 10/22/11 154 Tray Robinson vs. Idaho State (10) 10/2/93 113 Fred Moore vs. NAU (20) 11/2/74 163 Steve Kracher vs. Montana (21) 11/20/10 140 Orenzo Davis vs. Montana (33) 9/25/93 178 Fred Moore vs. Weber State (31) 9/8/73 127 Wayne Edwards vs. Idaho State (27) 11/6/10 114 Orenzo Davis vs. Weber St (14) 9/25/93 141 Clint Morton vs. Weber State (21) 9/29/73 118 Wayne Edwards vs. Fresno State (15) 10/9/10 135 Orenzo Davis vs. Portland St (14) 9/18/93 105 Clint Morton vs. Ft. Lewis (19) 10/20/73 144 Mike Holder vs. Montana (25) 10/2/10 131 CJ Palmer vs. Sac State (12) 9/18/93 106 Fred Moore vs. Ft. Lewis (14) 11/10/73 127 Don Bagley vs. North Dakota (19) 9/18/10 160 Orenzo Davis vs. Drake (21) 9/4/93 182 Fred Moore vs. W. Illinois (32) 9/16/72 106 Wayne Edwards vs. No Dak. St (13) 10/31/09 108 Aaron Mason vs. Idaho St (21) 10/17/92 107 Si Ryan vs. Idaho State (12) 9/30/72 102 Don Bagley vs. Idaho (8) 10/7/72 151 Wayne Edwards vs. N. Arizona (21) CODY KIRK, 2013 RYAN JOHNSON, 2001 10/14/72 128 Wayne Edwards vs. Weber State (25) Date Opponent # Yds TD Date Opponent # Yds TD 9/25/71 103 Zoonie McLean vs. Fresno State (20) A27 Monmouth 11 39 2 A30 @UAB 11 -4 0 10/9/71 104 Michael vs. Northern Arizona (17) S7 at SMU 29 107 2 S8 @Weber State 41 243 2 10/16/71 139 Michael vs. Weber State (25) S14 Colorado Mesa 14 55 0 S22 Cal Poly 25 79 0 9/19/70 125 Paul Schafer vs. North Dakota St (24) S21 at SFA 14 31 1 S29 CS Northeridge 33 237 2 10/31/70 102 Harrell vs. Idaho (11) S28 at North Dakota 12 112 5 O6 @EWU 20 78 1 11/14/70 156 Emmert vs. UNLV (28) O5 NAU 27 156 1 O13 Sac State 41 176 1 9/20/69 182 Gary Hughes vs. North Dakota (43) O19 at Weber State 17 95 1 O18 @Wash. State 19 116 0 9/27/69 159 Gary Hughes vs. Fresno State (43) O26 UC Davis 20 119 2 O27 NAU 25 110 2 10/11/69 123 Hans Pidino vs. Idaho State (36) N2 at Northern Colo. 27 180 2 N3 @Portland St 28 133 1 10/12/68 132 Paul Schafer vs. Idaho State (21) N9 at Eastern Wash. 21 100 2 N10 Idaho State 36 271 3 10/19/68 102 Paul Schafer vs. Weber State (30) N16 Southern Utah 14 45 0 N17 Montana 24 98 2 10/26/68 151 Paul Schafer vs. NAU (33) N23 Montana 11 49 0 Totals (11 games) 303 1537 15 11/2/68 234 Paul Schafer vs. Montana (58) Totals (12 games) 217 1088 18 MATT ENGELKING, 1996 11/9/68 143 Hans Pidino vs. North Dakota (18) CODY KIRK, 2011 S14 @Nevada 22 80 0 11/9/68 121 Gary Hughes vs. North Dakota (20) Date Opponent # Yds TD S21 Minn-Duluth 13 163 2 11/16/68 143 Gary Hughes vs. Fresno State (28) S1 @Utah 9 48 0 S28 Idaho State 25 95 1 9/9/67 110 Don Hass vs. North Dakota (26) S10 UC Davis 22 155 2 O5 @E. Wash. 20 112 0 9/16/67 160 Don Hass vs. West Texas (33) S17 Minot State 13 63 2 O12 NAU 11 44 0 9/23/67 122 Don Hass vs. Portland State (21) S24 @Eastern Wash. 20 112 1 O19 @CS Northr. 38 123 2 10/7/67 121 Don Hass vs. Idaho (25) O1 Sac State 25 134 2 O26 Portland State 29 93 1 10/14/67 298 Don Hass vs. Weber State (34) O8 @Portland State 20 74 0 N2 @Weber State 21 127 0 11/4/67 209 Don Hass vs. Montana (42) O15 Northern Ariz. 24 142 1 N9 Cal Poly SLO 29 186 0 9/10/66 164 Don Hass vs. South Dakota St (20) O22 @Northern Colo 29 202 1 N16 Sac State 25 165 3 9/17/66 140 Don Hass vs. Portland State (25) O29 Idaho State 24 184 4 N23 @Montana 9/24/66 209 Don Hass vs. Idaho (34) N4 @Weber State 14 74 1 Totals (10 games) 232 1188 9 10/1/66 136 Don Hass vs. Fresno State (17) N18 Montana 11 45 0 10/15/66 172 Don Hass vs. Idaho State (22) MATT ENGELKING, 1995 D2 New Hampshire 18 96 0 10/22/66 109 Don Hass vs. Weber State (23) S2 @Colorado St. 20 108 0 D9 @Sam Houston 12 22 0 11/5/66 142 Don Hass vs. Montana (27) S9 Ctl. Washington 32 169 1 Totals (13 games) 11/12/66 129 Don Hass vs. Tulsa (34) S16 @Cal Poly SLO 29 137 0 11/6/65 129 Don Hass vs. Montana (27) ORENZO DAVIS, 2010 S23 SW Texas 27 136 2 S4 FLC 16 85 1 S30 @NAU 5 7 0 S11 @Wash. St. 10 67 0 O7 Idaho 36 165 0 Longest Run From Scrimmage S18 Drake 21 160 2 O14 @Idaho State 23 112 0 Yds Player, Opponent, Year S25 EWU 17 66 0 O21 Weber State 25 73 0 97 Ben Vaughn vs Fresno. 1963 (TD) O2 @Sac St 20 95 2 O28 E. Washington 9 14 0 90 Shawn Johnson vs. Monmouth, 2013 (TD) O9 Portland St 14 135 1 N11 @Boise State 28 129 0 85 Don Bagley vs Idaho, 1972 O16 @NAU 11 57 0 N18 Montana 24 126 1 84 Demetrius Crawvord vs. Montana, 2008 O23 Northern Colo. 22 107 0 Totals (11 games) 258 1176 4 84 Dennis Erickson vs ND St., 1966 (TD) O30 @Idaho State 13 36 0 FRED MOORE, 1993 84 Mark Rinehart vs Weber St, 1988 (TD) N6 Weber State 14 114 2 S4 @W. Illinois 32 182 2 83 Matt Engelking vs UM-Duluth, 1996 (TD) N20 @Montana 33 140 1 S11 @Washington St 7 15 1 82 Sam Moore vs San Diego, 1959 (TD) D4 North Dakota St 15 64 1 S18 Fort Lewis 14 106 1 81 Corey Lamey vs E. Oregon, 1985 (TD) Totals (12) 80 Delmar Jones vs Fresno St, 1978 (TD) S25 Weber State 31 178 1 75 Mark Rinehart vs E. Wash., 1988 (TD) DEMETRIUS CRAWFORD, 2008 O2 @N. Arizona 20 113 0 74 Isaiah Ifanse vs. Cal Poly, 2018 (TD) A30 Adams State 20 100 1 )9 Southern Utah 17 104 1 74 Nick LaSane vs. Montana, 2017 (TD) S6 @Kansas State 17 90 0 O16 @Idaho State 14 80 0 74 Orenzo Davis vs So. Utah, 2012 (TD) S13 @Minnesota 19 76 0 O23 Idaho 33 136 3 74 Mike Doerfl er vs Montana, 1979 (TD) S27 South Dakota 22 91 2 O30 @Boise State 18 65 0 74 Si Ryan vs Weber State, 1991 (TD) O4 @Idaho State 24 76 1 N5 E. Washington 9 27 0 O11 Weber State 18 75 0 N12 Montana 1 -1 0 O18 EWU 12 44 0 Totals (11 games) 196 1005 9 MSU Single-Season O25 @Sac State 19 112 1 KIRK COPELAND, 1987 N1 Northern Colo. 21 100 1 S5 @Long Beach St 17 65 0 1,000 Yard Rushers N8 @NAU 26 160 1 S12 Sam Houston St 22 131 0 N15 Portland St 27 187 2 TROY ANDERSEN, 2018 S19 @N. Iowa 14 40 0 CHRIS MURRAY, 2017 N22 @Montana 26 203 0 Date Opponent # Yds TD S25 E. Washington 15 120 1 Date Opponent # Yds TD Totals (12) A30 Western Illinois 24 145 2 S2 at Wash St 17 55 0 O3 @Boise State 19 97 0 S8 at So Dak State 2 3 0 S9 So Dakota St 17 107 0 RYAN JOHNSON, 2002 O10 @Nevada 17 91 0 S15 Wagner 23 146 1 S23 at North Dakota 15 132 1 A31 St. Mary’s 34 216 1 O17 Weber State 21 132 1 S22 at Portland St 22 211 2 S30 Weber State 15 132 1 S7 @SFA 21 42 0 O24 @N. Arizona 8 48 0 S29 Eastern Wash. 23 94 2 O7 Portland State 18 126 1 S14 Adams State 18 47 1 O31 Montana 4 22 0 O13 Idaho 14 159 2 O14 at Eastern Wash 15 88 1 S21 @Wash. State 11 70 1 N7 Idaho 14 58 1 O20 at Weber State 11 102 1 O21 at No Colorado 26 150 1 O5 Central Wash. DNP-inj N14 Idaho State 25 234 3 O27 at Idaho State 19 106 1 O28 Idaho State 14 67 1 O12 @Idaho State 23 119 0 Totals (11 games) 176 1038 6 N3 Cal Poly 7 104 2 N4 Kennesaw St 14 92 1 O19 Weber State 35 159 2 N10 Northern Colo 13 104 3 N11 at NAU 19 184 1 O26 @NAU 19 56 0 N17 at Montana 23 107 3 N18 Montana 25 99 1 N2 @Sac State 29 113 2 Totals (11 games) 161 1199 3 Totals (11 games) 191 1124 10 N9 EWU 32 142 0 N16 Portland State DNP-inj N23 @Montana 39 132 0 N30 @McNeese St 8 -4 0 Totals (11 games) 261 1092 7 DELMAR JONES, 1978 DON UELAND, 1976 STEVE KRACHER, 1975 DON HASS, 1967 Date Opponent # Yds TD S11 @North Dakota 24 150 1 S6 Portland State 24 141 2 Date Opponent # Yds TD S9 @North Dakota 19 80 1 S18 N. Dakota State 11 31 0 S13 North Dakota 24 124 1 S9 N. Dak. St @GF 18 69 0 S16 North Dakota St 20 78 2 S25 @Fresno State 22 108 0 S20 @N. Dakota St 30 183 0 S16 @W. Texas St 33 160 1 S23 Texas A & I 29 182 1 O2 Boise State 18 59 0 S27 Fresno State 22 120 1 S23 Portland St 21 124 2 S30 Boise State 29 182 0 O9 @Weber State 12 98 1 O4 @Boise State 24 218 0 S30 @Fresno St 24 88 1 O7 @Weber State 22 81 3 O16 Idaho State did not play O11 Weber State 12 48 0 O7 @Idaho 25 118 1 O14 Idaho State 23 118 1 O23 Idaho 14 44 0 O18 @Idaho State 14 85 1 O14 @Idaho State 18 65 0 O21 @Idaho 18 86 1 O30 @Montana 17 56 0 O25 Montana 26 165 1 O21 Weber State 34 298 2 O28 N. Arizona 16 69 1 N6 N. Arizona 16 79 1 N1 @Idaho 10 81 1 O28 North Dakota 26 110 5 N4 @Montana 23 106 0 N13 @Hawaii 6 35 0 N8 @N. Arizona 33 222 0 N4 Montana 42 209 1 N11 @Fresno State 24 190 2 N27 New Hampshire 23 89 0 Totals (10 games) 229 1387 7 N11 @San Diego St 20 74 0 Totals (10 games) 223 1172 12 D4 @N. Dakota St 12 30 0 STEVE KRACHER, 1974 Totals (10 games) 251 1245 13 D11 Akron 22 94 0 DELMAR JONES, 1977 Date Opponent # Yds TD DON HASS, 1966 Totals (12 games) 254 1086 3 S10 North Dakota 22 125 1 S7 @Portland State 11 47 0 Date Opponent # Yds TD S17 @N. Dakota St 22 121 1 TOM KOSTRBA, 1976 S14 @North Dakota 20 139 2 S10 S.Dak. St@GF 20 164 2 S24 Fresno State 17 128 2 S11 @North Dakota 12 46 0 S21 @Fresno State 16 102 1 S17 @Portland St 25 140 1 O1 @Boise State 10 22 0 S18 N. Dakota State 8 31 0 S28 Boise State 14 85 0 S24 Idaho 34 209 2 O8 Weber State 31 136 1 S25 @Fresno State 9 77 0 O5 N. Arizona 10 119 2 O1 Fresno State 17 136 2 O15 @Idaho State 19 82 1 O2 Boise State 10 32 0 O12 @Weber State 21 131 0 O8 @N. Dakota St 27 94 0 O22 Idaho 17 94 0 O9 @Weber State 18 148 2 O19 Idaho State 16 63 0 O15 Idaho St 22 172 3 O29 Montana 27 187 2 O16 Idaho State 20 120 1 O26 Idaho 16 118 1 O22 Weber State 23 109 3 N12 @N. Arizona not available O23 Idaho 15 113 1 N2 @Montana 21 163 1 O29 @N. Dakota 26 110 N19 @Portland State 20 124 2 O30 @Montana 19 54 0 N16 N. Dakota State 15 83 1 N5 @Montana 27 142 0 Totals (9 games) 200 1050 10 N6 N. Arizona 12 48 0 Totals (10 games) 160 1034 8 N12 @Tulsa 34 150 0 N13 @Hawaii 21 118 2 PAUL SCHAFER, 1968 N26 San Diego St# 22 88 0 N27 New Hampshire 14 115 1 Date Opponent # Yds TD Totals (11 games) 256 1460 D4 @N. Dakota St 32 106 0 S14 Idaho @ GF 24 56 0 D11 Akron 13 75 1 S21 @Portland St 42 236 2 Totals (13 games) 262 1379 8 S28 San Diego St 17 84 2 O5 W. Texas St 26 98 0 O12 Idaho State 21 132 3 O19 @Weber State 30 102 1 O26 N. Arizona 33 151 0 N2 @Montana 58 234 2 N9 @North Dakota 26 93 1 N16 @Fresno St Did not play Team Rushing Totals (10 games) 277 1199 11 Most Yards Rushing, Season Fewest Yards Rushing, Season Rushes, Season Rushing TDs, Game 1. 3,177 2014 1. 555 in 1986 1. 794 in 1976 1. 6 vs North Dakota, 2013 2. 3,045 1973 2. 745 in 1983 2. 689 in 1973 1. 6 vs Idaho, 1967 3. 2,903 1976 (3,655*) 3. 922 in 1991 3. 644 in 1972 1. 6 vs Fresno State, 1966 4. 618 in 1956 4. 2,759* 2011 4. 1,076 in 1985 1. 6 vs Weber State, 1966 5. 614 in 2014 5. 2,744 2017 1. 6 vs N. Dakota, 1966 5. 1,078 (1,249)* in 1984 6. 610 in 1987 1. 6 vs. Cal Poly, 2018 6. 2,698 1974 6. 1,092 in 1990 7. 588 in 1968 6. 5 vs E. Oregon, 1985 7. 2,681 1972 7. 1,150 in 1999 8. 581 in 1977 6. 5 vs Weber, 1976 8. 2,617 1975 8. 1,151 in 1997 9. 579 in 1974 6. 5 vs NAU, 1973 9. 2,558 1966 9. 1,230 in 2006 10. 578 in 1988 6. 5 vs Idaho State, 1966 10. 2,498 2018 10. 1,262 in 1965 6. 5 vs South Dakota St, 2014 Rushes, Game 6. 5 vs UC Davis, 2014 Most Yards per Rush, Season Most Rushing Yards Allowed, 1. 78 vs Fresno State, 1974 6. 5 vs Central Arkansas, 2014 1. 5.72 in 2018 Season 2. 75 vs Idaho State, 1977 6. 5 vs Black Hills State, 2014 2. 5.69 in 2017 1. 2,722 in 2015 3. 73 vs Montana, 1974 4. 72 vs NDSU, 1976 3. 5.26 in 1957 2. 2,508 in 2014 Rushing 1st Downs, Game 4. 72 vs NAU, 1975 1. 25 vs Portland St., 1968 4. 5.23 in 1956 3. 2,433 in 1978 6. 71 vs C. Wash., 1995 2. 24 vs. North Dakota, 2012 5. 5.19 in 2015 4. 2,206 in 1975 6. 71 vs Fresno St., 1967 2. 24 vs Fresno, 1973 6. 5.17 in 2014 5. 2,103 in 1979 8. 70 vs Idaho State, 1978 4. 23 vs Weber, 1976 7. 5.11 in 2016 6. 2,101 in 1985 8. 70 vs Weber State, 1976 4. 23 vs North Dakota, 1968 8. 4.97 in 1959 7. 2,030 in 1993 8. 70 vs Idaho State, 1974 6. 22 vs Northern Colo, 2009 9. 4.96 in 2011 8. 2,069 in 2018 8. 70 vs Weber State, 1972 7. 20 vs. Northern Colo., 2017 10. 4.72 in 1993 9. 2,068 in 1988 7. 20 vs. Eastern Wash., 2015 11. 4.71 in 1975 10. 2,011 in 1962 Rushing TDs, Season 7. 20 vs. North Dakota, 2013 1. 43 in 2014 7. 20 vs Idaho State, 1980 Most Rushing Yards per Most Yards Rushing, Game 2. 38 in 1956 7. 20 vs Idaho State, 1968 3. 34 in 2018 7. 20 vs Portland St, 1967 Game, Season 1. 483 vs Fresno State, 1973 *-including playoff games 1. 323.1 in 1956 3. 34 in 1966 2. 458 at Weber State, 1976 5. 33 in 2013 2. 304.5 in 1973 3. 436 vs. North Dakota, 2012 6. 31 in 2016 3. 281.1 in 1976 4. 430 vs. Cal Poly, 2018 7. 31 in 1973 4. 269.8 in 1974 5. 417 vs Idaho State, 1988 8. 29 in 2012 5. 264.0 in 1959 6. 415 vs Idaho State, 2011 9. 27 in 1976 6. 261.7 in 1975 7. 403 vs Portland St, 2017 9. 27 in 1967 7. 249.5 in 2017 8. 383 at Northern Ariz., 1975 8. 247.3 in 1957 9. 377 at Montana in 1974 9. 244.5 in 1977 10. 375 vs Weber State, 1971 10. 244.4 in 2014 Passing

Passing Yards, Career Passing Attempts, Season Completions, Career 1. 11,203 DeNarius McGhee 2010-13 1. 499 Kelly Bradley, 1984 1. 889 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 2. 10,746 Travis Lulay 2002-05 2. 490 Travis Lulay, 2004 2. 888 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 3. 8,152 Kelly Bradley 1983-86 3. 430 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 3. 714 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 4. 6,828 Rob Compson 1995-98 4. 406 Travis Lulay, 2003 4. 516 Rob Compson, 1995-98 5. 5,584 Dakota Prukop 2013-15 5. 388 Travis Lulay, 2005 5. 387 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 6. 4,121 Mike Godfrey 1981-83 6. 382 Kelly Bradley, 1986 7. 3,911 Jack Rolovich 2006-07 6. 345 Mike Godfrey, 1980-83 7. 366 Tyler Thomas, 2001 8. 3,545 Brock Spencer 1993-94 7. 281 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 8. 362 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 9. 3,262 John Tetrault 1987-90 8. 259 Tyler Thomas, 2001-02 9. 344 Dakota Prukop, 2015 10. 3,209 Tyler Thomas 2001-02 9. 253 Brock Spencer, 1993-94 10. 332 Mike Godfrey, 1982 10. 245 Barry Sullivan, 1979-82 Passing Yards, Season Passing Attempts, Game Completions, Season 1. 3,508 Kelly Bradley (4,477) 1984 1. 66 Kelly Bradley vs. E. Wash, 1985 2. 3,485 Travis Lulay 2004 1. 289 Kelly Bradley, 1984 (367) 1. 66 Kelly Bradley vs. E. Wash, 1984 2. 284 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 3. 3,163 DeNarius McGhee 2010 3. 61 Travis Lulay vs. Sac State, 2004 3. 269 Travis Lulay, 2004 4. 3,154 DeNarius McGhee 2012 4. 60 Kelly Bradley vs. Portland St., 1985 5. 3,025 Dakota Prukop 2015 5. 57 Kelly Bradley vs. La Tech, 1984 4. 238 Travis Lulay, 2003 5. 2,799 DeNarius McGhee 2011 6. 56 Travis Lulay vs. Portland State, 2004 5. 227 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 6. 2,761 Rob Compson 1998 7. 55 Kelly Bradley vs. Nevada, 1984 6. 223 Travis Lulay, 2005 7. 2,629 Travis Lulay 2005 7. 55 Travis Lulay vs. Portland State, 2005 7. 222 Kelly Bradley, 1986 8. 2,568 Travis Lulay 2003 9. 54 Travis Lulay vs. EWU, 2004 8. 216 Dakota Prukop, 2015 9. 2,535 Dakota Prukop 2014 10. 53 Rob Compson vs. SW Tex., 1997 9. 202 DeNarius McGhee, 2011 10. 2,431 Kelly Bradley 1986 10. 53 Kelly Bradley vs. Weber State, 1985 10. 193 Rob Compson, 1998 10. 53 Kelly Bradley vs. Idaho, 1984 Passing Yards, Game 10. 53 Mark Fisher vs. Weber St,, 1991 Completions, Game 1. 516 Travis Lulay vs. Sac, 2004 1. 42 Kelly Bradley vs. E. Wash., 1985 2. 470 Rob Compson vs. Portland St., 1998 Touchdown Passes, Career 2. 40 Kelly Bradley vs. Portland St, 1985 3. 460 Kelly Bradley vs. Fresno St, 1984 1. 79 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 3. 38 Travis Lulay vs. Sac State, 2004 4. 432 Travis Lulay vs. EWU, 2004 2. 60 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 3. 38 Travis Lulay vs. Portland St, 2005 5. 411 Travis Lulay vs. So. Dak St., 2004 3. 58 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 5. 35 Kelly Bradley vs. Fresno St., 1984 6. 402 DeNarius McGhee vs. ISU, 2010 4. 54 Rob Compson, 1995-98 6. 34 DeNarius McGhee vs. NC, 2012 7. 401 Kelly Bradley vs. Weber St, 1985 5. 46 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 8. 400 DeNarius McGhee vs.UNC, 2010 6. 34 Rob Compson vs. SW Tex., 1997 6. 28 Paul Dennehy, 1976-78 6. 34 Kelly Bradley vs. E. Wash., 1984 9. 399 Dakota Prukop vs. NAU, 2016 7. 28 Tyler Thomas, 2001-02 9. 33 Kelly Bradley vs. Weber St, 1985 9. 399 Dakota Prukop vs. Cal Poly, 2016 8. 24 Mike Godfrey, 1980-83 9. 399 Kelly Bradley vs. E. Wash., 1984 8. 24 Brock Spencer, 1993-94 9. 33 Travis Lulay vs. EWU, 2004 8. 24 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 9. 33 Travis Lulay vs. So Dak St., 2004 Passing Yards per Game, Career 1. 242.8 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 Completion Percentage, Career Touchdown Passes, Season 1. .640 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 2. 241.7 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 1. 30 Kelly Bradley, 1984 2. .638 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 3. 239.8 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 2. 28 Dakota Prukop, 2015 4. 228.6 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 2. 24 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 3. .577 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 5. 200.6 Brock Spender, 1993-94 2. 24 DeNarius McGhee, 2011 4. .573 Rob Compson, 1995-98 6. 189.7 Rob Compson, 1995-98 5. 23 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 5. .570 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 7. 186.2 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 6. 22 Rob Compson, 1997 6. .559 Dusty Broderick, 1998-99 8. 152.6 Mark Godfrey, 1979, 81-83 6. 22 Rob Compson, 1998 7. .542 Barry Sullivan, 1979-82 9. 103.0 Cody Kempt, 2008-10 8. 19 Tyler Thomas, 2001 8. .513 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 10. 102.6 Dennis Erickson, 1966-68 9. 18 Dakota Prukop, 2014 8. .511 Brock Spencer, 1993-94 10. 17 Travis Lulay, 2005 9. .505 Mike Godfrey, 1980-83 Passing Yards per Game, Season 10. .495 Kelly Sherwin, 1984-87 1. 318.9 Kelly Bradley, 1984 Touchdown Passes, Game (min 200 attempts) 2. 316.8 Travis Lulay, 2004 1. 5 Dakota Prukop vs. Sac St, 2014 3. 300.2 Kelly Bradley, 1985 1. 5 Rob Compson vs. ISU, 1998 Completion Percentage, Season 4. 275.0 Dakota Prukop, 2015 1. 5 Kelly Bradley vs. Idaho State, 1986 1. .660 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 5. 263.6 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 1. 5 Kelly Bradley vs. N. Iowa, 1986 1. .660 DeNarius McGhee, 2013 6. 251.0 Rob Compson, 1998 1. 5 Joe Volek vs. NAU, 1991 7. 242.6 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 5. 4 Dakota Prukop vs. EWU, 2015 3. .650 Dakota Prukop, 2014 8. 239.0 Travis Lulay, 2005 5. 4 Dakota Prukop vs. NAU, 2015 4. .628 Dakota Prukop, 2015 9. 232.6 Dakota Prukop, 2014 5. 4 Dakota Prukop vs. ISU, 2015 5. .627 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 10. 223.7 Rob Compson, 1997 5. 4 DeNarius McGhee vs. Chadron, ‘12 6. .621 Cory Carpenter, 2006 5. 4 DeNarius McGhee vs. PSU, 2012 7. .610 DeNarius McGhee, 2011 Passing Attempts, Career 5. 4 Jack Rolovich vs. PSU, 2007 8. .607 Rob Compson, 1997 1. 1,559 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 5. 4 DeNarius McGhee vs. Sac St, 2010 9. .596 Kelly Bradley, 1985 2. 1,388 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 5. 4 DeNarius McGhee vs. N. Colo., 2010 5. 4 Travis Lulay vs. Weber State, 2003 10. .590 Rob Compson, 1998 3. 1,238 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 (min. 100 attempts) 4. 901 Rob Compson, 1995-98 5. 4 Travis Lulay vs. Portland State, 2005 5. 683 Mike Godfrey, 1980-83 5. 4 Travis Lulay vs. SFA, 2005 6. 607 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 5. 4 Kelly Bradley vs. Nevada, 1984 7. 548 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 5. 4 Kelly Bradley vs NAU, 1984 8. 526 Tyler Thomas, 2001-02 5. 4 Kelly Bradley vs Fresno State, 1984 9. 503 John Tetrault, 1987-90 5. 4 Kelly Bradley vs.Weber State, 1985 10. 495 Brock Spender, 1993-94 5. 4 Rob Compson vs. Portland St., 1998 5. 4 Kasey Harte vs. W. New Mex., 1999 5. 4 Tyler Thomas vs. Idaho State, 2001 Passing Yards, Season Passing Attempts, Game Most Interceptions, Season Completions, Season 1. 3,672 1984 1. 66 E. Washington, 1985 1. 29 1985 1. 301 1984 2. 3,498 2004 2. 64 at Portland St, 1985 2. 27 1968 2. 288 2012 3. 3,342 2015 3. 61 at Sac State, 2004 3. 25 1991 3. 285 1990 4. 3,201 2012 4. 60 Portland State, 2004 4. 24 1990 4. 254 1985 5. 3,175 2014 5. 57 La. Tech, 1984 (playoffs) 5. 24 1984 5. 248 1986 6. 3,163 2010 57 Eastern Wash., 2004 6. 19 2008 6. 239 2003 7. 56 at Portland St, 2005 7. 3,049 1986 7. 17 2006 7. 238 2015 8 2,943 2002 8. 55 Nevada, 1984 9. 54 at Idaho, 1984 7. 17 1981 8. 235 2013 9 2,940 2006 7. 17 2000 9. 234 2002 10. 2,833 2011 10. 53 at Eastern Wash., 2005 10. 53 at SW Texas, 1997 7. 17 2001 10. 228 2014 Passing Yards, Game 10. 53 Weber State, 1985 Most Interceptions, Game Completions, Game 1. 516 at Sac State, 2004 10. 53 Weber State, 1991 2. 481 at Montana, 1986 1. 6 Fresno State, 1968 1. 42 at Portland St, 1985 3. 470 Portland State, 1998 TD Passes, Season 2. 5 at Montana, 2014 1. 42 E. Washington, 1985 4. 460 at Fresno St, 1984 1. 32 1984 2. 5 Portland State, 2001 3. 38 Portland St, 2006 5. 432 Eastern Wash., 2004 2. 30 2015 2. 5 at Montana, 1984 3. 38 at Portland St, 2005 6. 411 South Dak St., 2004 3. 29 1985 2. 5 Boise State, 1991 5. 35 at Fresno St, 1984 7. 402 at Portland Sta, 1985 4. 26 2010 2. 5 Boise State, 1990 6. 34 SW Texas, 1997 7. 402 at Idaho State, 2010 5. 24 2012 2. 5 Idaho State, 1984 7. 33 Weber State, 1985 9. 401 Weber State, 1985 5. 24 2011 2. 5 at Boise State, 1985 7. 33 NAU, 1984 10. 400 Northern Colo., 2010 7. 23 2002 9. 4 many tied 9. 32 La. Tech, 1984 10. 400 Northern Iowa, 1986 8. 22 1997 9. 32 Portland State, 1998 10. 400 at Eastern Wash., 2009 8. 22 1998 Fewest Interceptions, Season 10. 21 2014 1. 6 1980 Completion Percentage, Season Passing Attempts, Season 2. 6 1977 1. .661 2012 1. 529 1984 Touchdown Passes, Game 3. 6 1959 2. .657 2014 2. 501 2004 1. 6 Northern Ia, 1986 4. 6 1958 3. .651 2013 3. 487 1985 1. 6 NAU, 1990 5. 7 2010 4. .627 2010 4. 443 1991 3. 5 at UC Davis, 2014 5. 7 1960 5. .626 2015 3. 5 at Sac State, 2014 5. 438 2002 7. 8 2013 6. .611 1997 6. 437 1986 3. 5 Idaho State, 1986 3. 5 Idaho State, 1988 7. 8 1998 7. .608 1998 7. 436 2012 7. 8 1973 8. .603 2011 8. 421 1990 3. 5 W. NM, 1999 7. 8 1961 9. .587 2003 9. 410 2006 8. 4 16 times 10. 407 2003 10. .579 1980

AAverageverage Yards-Per-AttemptYards-Per-Attempt 3300-YARD00-YARD PASSINGPASSING GAMES,GAMES, SEASONSEASON CAREER: 9.20 by Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 9 by Kelly Bradley (14 gms), ’84 SEASON: 9.73 by Dakota Prukop, 2014 6 by Travis Lulay, 2004 4 by DeNarius McGhee, 2010 AAverageverage YardsYards PerPer CompletionCompletion 4 by Dakota Prukop, 2015 CAREER: 14.43 by Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 3 by Kelly Bradley (11 gms), ’85 SEASON: 14.96 by Dakota Prukop, 2014 3300-YARD00-YARD PASSINGPASSING GAMESGAMES VS.VS. OPPONENTOPPONENT AAverageverage Yards-Per-GameYards-Per-Game 6 vs. EWU (‘90, ‘85, ‘84, ‘13, ‘15, ‘17) CAREER: 242.8 by Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 3 vs. Weber St (‘83, ‘85, ‘13) SEASON: 318.9 by K. Bradley, 1984 (11 regular seaosn games only) 3 vs. N. Arizona (‘84, ‘90, ‘15) 3300-YARD00-YARD PASSINGPASSING GAMESGAMES BYBY HEADHEAD COACHCOACH AAverageverage TouchdownsTouchdowns PPerer GGameame 21 Rob Ash, 2007-15 CAREER: 2.00 by Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 15 Dave Arnold, 1983-87 SEASON: 2.73 by K. Bradley, 1984 (11 regular season games only) 13 Mike Kramer, 2000-06 4 Earle Solomonson, 1987-91 3300-Yard00-Yard PassingPassing GamesGames CAREER: 14 by Kelly Bradley, 1983-85 CCONSECUTIVEONSECUTIVE 3300-YARD00-YARD PASSINGPASSING GAMESGAMES SEASON: 9 by Kelly Bradley, 1984 6 by Travis Lulay, 10/16/04-11/20/04 6 by Kelly Bradley, 11/3-12/15/84 3300-YARD00-YARD PASSINGPASSING GAMES,GAMES, CAREERCAREER 3 by DeNarius McGhee, 10/23/10-11/6/10 14 by Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 2 by Dakota Prukop, 10/4-11/2014 9 by D. McGhee, 2010-13 2 by Jake Bleskin, 9/7-9/14/2013 8 by Travis Lulay, 2002-05 2 by Kelly Bradley, 11/15-22/84 7 by D. McGhee, 2010-13 3300-Yard00-Yard PassingPassing DaysDays bbyy BBobcatsobcats sincesince 19651965 Date Player vs. Opponent A-C-I Yds TD 9/15/18 Tucker Rovig vs. Wagner 23-34-0 310 3 9/9/17 Chris Murray vs. South Dakota State 23-42-1 311 4 11/21/15 Dakota Prukop vs. Montana 21-39-1 313 3 10/3/15 Dakota Prukop vs. Northern Arizona 22-35-1 399 4 11/26/15 Dakota Prukop vs. Cal Poly 22-35-1 399 4 9/19/15 Dakota Prukop vs. Eastern Wash. 29-46-1 353 4 10/11/14 Dakota Prukop vs. UC Davis 22-17-1 361 4 10/4/14 Dakota Prukop vs. Sacramento St 34-23-1 348 5 11/9/13 DeNarius McGhee vs. Eastern Wash. 37-31-1 330 1 10/19/13 DeNarius McGhee vs. Weber State 29-20-0 313 3 9/21/13 Jake Bleskin vs. SMU 41-21-4 308 2 9/14/13 Jake Bleskin vs. Colorado Mesa 35-26-0 305 2 10/6/12 DeNarius McGhee vs. UC Davis 41-27-1 334 1 9/22/12 DeNarius McGhee vs. Northern Colo. 44-34-0 387 2 11/4/11 DeNarius McGhee vs. Weber State 32-21-2 310 3 11/6/10 DeNarius McGhee vs. Weber State 36-23-0 325 1 10/30/10 DeNarius McGhee vs. Idaho State 40-29-0 402 1 10/23/10 DeNarius McGhee vs. Northern Colo. 33-21-1 400 4 10/2/10 DeNarius McGhee at Sac State 43-26-0 385 4 10/24/09 Cody Kempt vs. Eastern Wash. 37-20-1 320 2 9/12/09 Mark Iddins vs. Dixie State 40-24-2 305 2 10/27/07 Jack Rolovich vs. Northern Colo. 47-28-3 346 1 9/9/06 Cory Carpenter vs. Chadron St 47-26-3 337 2 9/30/06 Cory Carpenter vs. NAU 32-18-0 300 2 10/21/06 Jack Rolovich vs. Sacramento St 34-16-3 302 2 10/28/06 Jack Rolovich vs. Idaho State 27-16-1 323 3 10/15/05 Travis Lulay vs. Portland State 55-38-0 384 4 10/16/04 Travis Lulay vs. Portland State 56-27-1 375 1 10/23/04 Travis Lulay vs. South Dakota St 51-33-0 411 3 10/30/04 Travis Lulay vs. NAU 32-21-0 366 3 11/6//04 Travis Lulay vs. Sacramento State 61-38-2 516 0 11/13/04 Travis Lulay vs. Eastern Wash. 54-33-1 432 3 11/20/04 Travis Lulay vs. Montana 56-27-0 386 1 10/18/03 Travis Lulay vs. Weber State 34-25-0 324 4 11/10/01 Tyler Thomas vs. Idaho State 25-18-0 35 4 11/14/98 Rob Compson vs. Idaho State 17-13-0 357 5 10/17/98 Rob Compson vs. Portland State 47-32-2 470 4 9/26/98 Rob Compson vs. Sacramento St 35-22-1 343 2 11/15/97 Rob Compson vs. Sacramento St 31-26-0 389 3 9/2/97 Rob Compson vs. SW Texas 53-34-0 395 3 9/13/97 Rob Compson vs. Chadron State 34-22-2 334 3 8/31/91 Joe Volek vs. Minnesota-Duluth 38-20-1 321 2 10/6/90 Joe Volek vs. Northern Arizona 40-27-0 358 5 11/10/90 Joe Volek vs. Eastern Washington 45-25-1 375 1 9/12/87 Kelly Sherwin vs. Sam Houston 22-13-1 336 3 9/20/86 Kelly Bradley vs. Idaho State 38-28-1 383 5 11/1/86 Kelly Bradley vs. Northern Iowa 44-24-0 385 5 9/7/85 Kelly Bradley vs. Portland State 60-40-2 388 3 9/21/85 Kelly Bradley vs. Eastern Wash. 66-42-4 366 3 10/5/85 Kelly Bradley vs. Weber State 53-33-2 401 4 9/15/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Eastern Wash. 66-34-2 399 1 9/22/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Idaho 53-30-1 349 3 10/13/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Nevada 55-29-1 342 4 11/3/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Montana 47-29-5 379 3 11/10/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Northern Ariz. 45-31-0 361 4 11/24/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Fresno State 52-35-2 460 4 12/1/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Arkansas State 47-27-3 313 3 12/8/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Rhode Island 39-19-2 322 3 12/15/84 Kelly Bradley vs. Louisiana Tech 57-32-1 334 2 10/1/83 Mike Godfrey vs. WeberState 42-24-4 336 4 Receiving Receiving Yards, Career Receiving Yards per Game, Season Receptions per Game, Career 1. 2,816 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 1. 111.0 Ron Bain, 1968 1. 7.3 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 2. 2,207 Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 2. 99.5 Rick Gatewood, 2005 2. 5.3 Junior Adams, 2001-02 3. 2,070 Chip Hobbs, 1995-99 3. 95.5 Rick Gatewood, 2004 3. 4.9 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 4. 1,920 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 4. 94.0 Chip Hobbs, 1998 4. 3.9 Tony Vallez, 1996-97 5. 1,874 Mitchell Herbert, 2014-17 5. 88.5 Tony Vallez, 1997 5. 3.8 Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 6. 1,856 Scott Turnquist, 2000-03 6. 88.1 Elvis Akpla, 2011 6. 3.7 David Pandt, 1982-85 7. 1,840 Eric Hopkins, 1992-95 7. 87.6 Eric Hopkins, 87.6 7. 3.4 Scott Turnquist, 2000-03 8. 1,759 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 8. 82.0 Joe Bignell, 1984 (reg season) 8. 3.3 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 9. 1,720 Ron Bain, 1966-68 9. 81.9 Junior Adams, 2002 8. 3.3 Julius Lloyd, 2009-10 10. 1,635 Junior Adams, 2001-02 10. 81.5 Junior Adams, 2001 10. 3.0 Mitchell Herbert, 2014-17 Receiving Yards, Season Receptions, Career 10. 3.0 Eric Hopkins, 1992-95 1. 1,149 Joe Bignell, 1984 1. 193 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 Receptions per Game, Season 2. 1,145 Elvis Akpla, 2011 2. 169 Joe Bignell, 1981-84 1. 8.4 Rick Gatewood, 2005 3. 1,110 Ron Bain, 1968 3. 162 David Pandt, 1982-85 2. 8.0 Joe Bignell, 1984 (reg. season) 4. 1,034 Chip Hobbs, 1998 4. 144 Chip Hobbs, 1995-99 3. 6.5 Chip Hobbs, 1998 5. 1,023 Mike Jefferson, 2006 5. 138 Everett Gilbert, 2009-12 4. 6.4 Rick Gatewood, 2004 6. 995 Rick Gatewood, 2004 6. 137 Mitchell Herbert, 2014-17 4. 6.4 Ron Bain, 1968 7. 983 Junior Adams, 2002 7. 135 Scott Turnquist, 2000-03 6. 6.3 David Pandt, 1985 8. 974 Tony Vallez, 1997 8. 133 Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 7. 6.2 Joe Bignell, 1984 (reg. season) 9. 969 Tanner Bleskin, 2013 8. 131 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 8. 5.5 Tanner Bleskin, 2012 10. 964 Eric Hopkins, 1994 10. 127 Eric Hopkins, 1992-95 8. 5.5 Junior Adams, 2002 8. 5.5 Tony Vallez, 1997 Receiving Yards, Game Receptions, Season 1. 239 Mike Jefferson vs. NAU, 2006 1. 88 Joe Bignell, 1984 Touchdowns Receiving, Career 2. 235 Rick Gatewood vs. Montana, 2004 2. 71 Chip Hobbs, 1998 1. 21 Kelly Davis, 1983-86 3. 230 Tony Vallez vs. Sac. State, 1997 3. 69 David Pandt, 1985 2. 20 Mitchell Herbert, 2014- 4. 221 Tony Vallez vs. Weber State, 1997 4. 67 Rick Gatewood, 2005 3. 18 Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 5. 207 Mike Jefferson vs. Idaho St, 2006 5. 66 Tanner Bleskin, 2012 3. 18 Chip Hobbs, 1995-99 6. 198 Oscar Caballero vs. Portland St, 1998 5. 66 Mike Jefferson, 2006 5. 16 Sam McCullum, 1971-73 7. 196 Rick Gatewood vs. Portland St., ‘05 5. 66 Junior Adams, 2002 6. 14 Tom White, 1982-85 8. 195 Rob Tesch vs. E. Washington, 1990 8. 64 Tanner Bleskin, 2013 6. 14 Ron Bain, 1966-63 9. 181 Junior Adams vs. Washington State, 2002 8. 64 Ron Bain, 1968 8. 13 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 10. 179 Joe Bignell vs. Montana, 1984 8. 64 Rick Gatewood, 2004 8. 13 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 Receiving Yards per Game, Career 10. 12 Jon Ellis, 2010-13 Receptions, Game 10. 12 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 1. 97.7 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 1. 21 David Pandt vs. E Wash, 1985 2. 81.8 Junior Adams, 2001-02 2. 19 Rick Gatewood vs. Port St., 2005 Touchdowns Receiving, Season 3. 57.5 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 3. 13 David Pandt vs. Portland St, 1985 1. 12 Sam McCullum, 1972 4. 57.3 Tony Vallez, 1996-97 3. 13 Joe Bignell vs. Montana, 1984 2. 11 Elvis Akpla, 2011 5. 55.5 Ron Bain, 1966-68 3. 13 Rick Gatewood vs. Montana, 2004 3. 10 Ron Bain, 1968 6. 52.4 Julius Lloyd, 2009-10 6. 12 Mike Jefferson vs. NAU, 2006 3. 10 Kelly Davis, 1986 7. 50.2 Chip Hobbs, 1995-99 6. 12 Ron Bain vs. Montana, 1968 5. 9 Mike Jefferson, 2006 8. 49.2 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 6. 12 Clint Bryan vs. N Arizona, 1990 5. 9 Chip Hobbs, 1998 9. 47.6 Oscar Caballero, 1996-98 6. 12 Rick Gatewood vs. Sac State, 2004 5. 9 Kelly Davis, 1984 10. 46.6 Scott Turnquist, 1999-03 10. 11 Ron Bain vs. Fresno State, 1968 8. 8 Mitchell Herbert, 2015 10. 11 Tony Vallez vs. Weber St, 1997 8. 8 Junior Adams, 2002 10. 11 Chip Hobbs vs. Cal Poly, 1999 8. 8 Eric Hopkins, 1994 10. 11 Junior Adams vs. Wash. St, 2002 8. 8 Tony Vallez, 1997 8. 8 Rick Gatewood, 2004 Three 100-Yard Recievers, Single Game 100-Yard Games, Career Consecutive 100-Yard Rec. Games Blake Wolf (137), Eddie Sullivan (137), & Rick Gatewood (126) vs. 1. 8 Tanner Bleskin, 2010-13 1. 5 Eddie Sullivan, 2004 South Dakota State, 2004 1. 8 Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 2. 3 Elvis Akpla, 2011 Eddie Sullivan (135), Chaz Guinn (140), & Rick Gatewood (162) vs. Sac 1. 8 Junior Adams, 2001-02 2. 3 Rick Gatewood, 2004 State, 2004 4. 7 Rick Gatewood, 2004-05 2. 3 Chip Hobbs, 1998 4. 7 Chip Hobbs, 1995-99 Two 100-Yard Recievers, Single Game 4. 7 Eric Hopkins, 1992-95 Average Yards-Per-Catch Donnell Wheaton (132) & Michael Jefferson (111) vs. Sac State, 2006 7. 5 Mitch Herbert, 2014-17 CAREER 7. 5 Eddie Sullivan, 2003-04 16.6 by Elvis Akpla, 2009-11 Chaz Guinn (117)& Rick Gatewood (100) vs. NAU, 2005 7. 5 Scott Turnquist, 2000-03 SEASON Eddie Sullivan (143) & Rick Gatewood (146) vs. Eastern Wash., 2004 10. 4 Kelly Davis, 1981-84 18.2 by Elvis Akpla, 2011 10. 4 Ron Bain, 1966-68 (min. 2.0 catches per game) Oscar Caballoer (198) & Chip Hobbs (118) vs. Portland St, 1998 Marc Bragg (116) & Eric Hopkins (134) vs. Idaho, 1994 100-Yard Games, Season Average Yards-Per-Game CAREER: 1. 6 Eric Hopkins, 1994 Pat Bergman (101) & Kelly Davis (158) vs. Montana, 1986 88.1 by Junior Adams, 2001-02 2. 5 Elvis Akpla, 2011 David Pandt (169) and Tom White (112) vs. EWU, 1985 SEASON: 2. 5 Eddie Sullivan, 2004 111.0 by Ron Bain, 1968 2. 5 Chip Hobbs, 1998 5. 4 Tanner Bleskin, 2013 Average TDs Per Game 5. 4 Junior Adams, 2002 CAREER: 5. 4 Junior Adams, 2001 0.7 by Junior Adams, 2001-02 5. 4 Ron Bain, 1968 SEASON: 1.1 by Sam McCullum, 1972 (min. 10 catches in a season, 20 in a career 100-Yard Receiving Days Since 1965 11/16/02 Scott Turnquist vs. Portland State 4 150 1 Date Player vs. Opponent # Yds TD 11/23/02 Junior Adams vs. Montana 8 117 1 11/17/18 Travis Jonsen vs. Montana 11 101 0 11/30/02 Scott Turnquist vs. McNeese State 5 118 0 9/15/18 Kevin Kassis vs. Wagner 9 126 2 11/10/01 Junior Adams vs. Idaho State 5 125 3 10/28/17 Mtichell Herbert vs. Northern Colorado 6 105 1 10/6/01 Junior Adams vs. Eastern Wash. 8 108 1 9/9/17 Mitchell Herbert vs. South Dakota State 9 111 2 9/22/01 Junior Adams vs. Cal Poly 9 118 0 9/9/17 Jabarri Johnson vs. South Dakota State 8 116 2 9/8/01 Junior Adams vs. Weber State 5 153 1 11/12/16 Mitchell Herbert vs. Southern Utah 3 106 1 9/18/99 Chip Hobbs vs. Cal Poly 11 169 0 9/24/16 Kevin Kassis vs. North Dakota 4 103 0 11/6/99 Pat Carahasen vs. Eastern Wash. 7 136 0 9/17/16 Mitchell Herbert vs. Western Oregon 6 100 1 10/23/99 Pat Carahasen vs. CS Northridge 5 100 0 11/21/15 Beau Sandland vs. Montana 7 163 2 11/21/98 Chip Hobbs vs. Montana 9 101 0 10/10/15 Mitchell Herbert vs. Sacramento State 4 115 1 11/7/98 Oscar Caballero vs. Eastern Wash. 8 159 1 10/3/15 Justin Paige vs. Northern Arizona 2 104 2 10/31/98 Chip Hobbs vs. Northern Ariz. 9 144 2 9/26/15 Beau Sandland vs. Cal Poly 5 156 2 10/24/98 Chip Hobbs vs. CS Northridge 8 120 2 10/11/14 Shawn Johnson vs. UC Davis 4 108 2 10/17/98 Chip Hobbs vs. Portland State 9 118 1 9/27/14 Tanner Roderick vs. EWU 5 122 2 10/17/98 Oscar Caballero vs. Portland State 10 198 2 9/20/14 Brian Flotkoetter vs. Central Arkansas 9 132 1 9/26/98 Chip Hobbs vs. Sac State 8 148 2 8/27/13 Tanner Bleskin vs. Monmouth 7 121 0 11/15/97 Tony Vallez vs. Sac State 10 230 2 9/14/13 Jon Ellis vs. Colorado Mesa 7 110 0 11/1/97 Tony Vallez vs. Weber State 11 221 3 9/21/13 Tanner Bleskin vs. Stephen F. Austin 9 131 1 9/2/97 Tony Vallez vs. Southwest Texas 9 128 1 9/28/13 Tanner Bleskin vs. North Dakota 6 147 1 9/13/97 Kenyatte Morgan vs. Chadron State 4 123 1 11/9/13 Tanner Bleskin vs. Eastern Washington 9 116 1 11/9/96 Chip Hobbs vs. Cal Poly SLO 5 119 2 9/15/12 Tanner Bleskin vs. Stephen F. Austin 10 180 1 10/19/96 Kenyatte Morgan vs. CS Northridge 3 101 1 9/22/12 Tanner Bleskin vs. Northern Colo. 10 116 0 9/17/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Weber State 8 130 0 12/1/12 Tanner Bleskin vs. Stony Brook 4 130 1 9/24/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Northern Ariz. 8 105 1 9/17/11 Elvis Akpla vs. Minot State 3 115 1 10/8/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Idaho State 7 120 0 10/1/11 Elvis Akpla vs. Sac State 6 174 2 10/14/94 Marc Bragg vs. Idaho 4 116 0 11/19/11 Elvis Akpla vs. Montana 6 113 1 10/14/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Idaho 4 134 0 12/3/11 Elvis Akpla vs. New Hampshire 8 105 0 11/5/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Western NM 5 123 1 12/10/11 Elvis Akpla vs. Sam Houston State 6 100 0 11/19/94 Eric Hopkins vs. Montana 7 149 1 9/25/10 Elvis Akpla vs. Eastern Wash. 5 117 0 11/6/93 Da’Ron Comier vs. Eastern Washington 8 146 0 10/2/10 Julius Lloyd vs. Sac State 8 177 3 10/16/93 Eric Hopkins vs. Idaho State 8 113 1 10/9/10 Everett Gilbert vs. Portland State 5 124 1 9/7/91 Rob Tesch vs. Sam Houston State 6 123 1 10/30/10 Tanner Bleskin vs. Idaho State 9 158 0 9/1/90 Bryan Krumweide vs. Idaho 8 108 0 11/16/10 Elvis Akpla vs. Weber State 6 105 0 10/6/90 Clint Bryan vs. Northern Arizona 12 130 3 12/4/10 Elvis Akpla vs. North Dakota State 7 120 0 10/20/90 Rob Stoltz vs. Idaho State 4 113 0 10/24/09 Everett Gilbert vs. Eastern Wash. 5 105 1 11/10/90 Rob Tesch vs. Eastern Washington 10 195 0 11/8/08 DeSean Thomas vs. Northern Ariz. 5 103 1 9/30/89 Rob Tesch vs. Idaho State 4 132 1 9/15/07 Deon Toliver vs. Dixie State 4 139 1 9/17/88 Pat Bergman vs. Eastern Washington 5 116 1 9/29/07 Josh Lewis vs. Idaho State 8 117 1 10/29/88 Pat Bergman vs. Northern Arizona 4 104 0 10/13/07 Josh Lewis vs. Eastern Washington 5 119 1 9/12/87 Joel Grace vs. Sam Houston State 5 173 1 9/9/06 Josh Lewis vs. Chadron State 6 151 1 9/20/86 Kelly Davis vs. Idaho State 7 169 3 9/30/06 Michael Jefferson vs. Northern Ariz. 12 239 1 10/25/86 Pat Bergman vs. Montana 3 101 1 10/14/06 Donnell Wheaton vs. Sac State 3 132 1 10/25/86 Kelly Davis vs. Montana 7 158 1 10/14/06 Michael Jefferson vs. Sac State 7 111 1 11/1/86 Kelly Davis vs. Northern Iowa 5 104 3 10/21/06 Michael Jefferson vs. Idaho State 6 207 3 9/15/84 Tom White vs. Eastern Washington 6 133 0 9/10/05 Tramaine Murray vs. Stephan F. Austin 7 141 2 9/22/84 Clements vs. Idaho 5 110 2 9/17/05 Tramaine Murray vs. Cal Poly 5 107 0 11/3/84 Joe Bignell vs. Montana 13 179 0 10/1/05 Rick Gatewood vs. Idaho State 10 146 1 11/17/84 Joe Bignell vs. Fresno State 9 139 2 10/8/05 Tramaine Murray vs. Weber State 7 119 0 12/8/84 Kelly Davis vs. Rhode Island 4 137 2 10/15/05 Rick Gatewood vs. Portland State 19 196 2 12/15/84 Joe Bignell vs. Louisiana Tech 10 130 2 10/29/05 Chaz Guinn vs. Northern Ariz. 7 117 0 9/7/85 David Pandt vs. Portland State 13 125 1 10/29/05 Rick Gatewood vs. Northern Ariz. 5 100 1 9/21/85 David Pandt vs. Eastern Washington 21 169 1 11/5/05 Evin Groves vs. Sac State 20 112 3 9/21/85 Tom White vs. Eastern Washington 8 112 1 10/16/04 Rick Gatewood vs. Portland State 9 104 1 10/5/85 Tom White vs. Weber State 9 133 3 10/16/04 Eddie Sullivan vs. Portland State 7 140 0 10/12/85 David Pandt vs. Northern Arizona 7 129 0 10/23/04 Blake Wolf vs. South Dakota State 11 137 1 10/1/83 Compton vs. Weber State 5 149 1 10/23/04 Eddie Sullivan vs. South Dakota St 11 137 1 11/4/78 Jeff Muri vs. Montana 4 106 0 10/23/04 Rick Gatewood vs. South Dakota St 9 126 2 10/2/76 Scott Quittem vs. Boise State 4 104 2 10/30/04 Eddie Sullivan vs. Northern Ariz. 6 139 1 9/6/75 Len Kelly vs. Portland State 5 133 1 11/6/04 Eddie Sullivan vs. Sac State 6 135 0 10/4/75 Bryan Flaig vs. Boise State 3 135 1 11/6/04 Chaz Guinn vs. Sac State 11 140 0 10/11/75 Len Kelly vs. Weber State 6 106 0 11/6/04 Rick Gatewood vs. Sac State 12 162 0 9/14/74 Bryan Flaig vs. North Dakota 6 113 0 11/13/04 Eddie Sullivan vs. Eastern Wash. 11 143 1 9/28/74 Bryan Flaig vs. Boise State 5 142 2 11/13/04 Rick Gatewood vs. Eastern Wash. 9 146 2 9/15/73 Sam McCullum vs. North Dakota State 6 104 1 11/20/04 Rick Gatewood vs. Montana 13 235 1 10/5/68 Ron Bain vs. West Texas State 6 139 1 10/25/03 Scott Turnquist vs. Northern Ariz. 14 139 0 10/26/68 Ron Bain vs. Northern Arizona 5 155 2 10/18/03 Scott Turnquist vs. Weber State 7 114 2 11/2/68 Ron Bain vs. Montana 12 152 2 8/31/02 Junior Adams vs. Saint Mary’s 5 105 0 11/16/68 Ron Bain vs. Fresno State 11 171 0 9/21/02 Junior Adams vs. Washington State 11 181 2 10/5/02 Scott Turnquist vs. Central Wash. 5 107 1 10/12/02 Aaron Hill vs. Idaho State 8 113 1 10/19/02 Junior Adams vs. Weber State 2 121 1 10/26/02 Aaron Hill vs. Northern Ariz. 6 155 2 11/2/02 Aaron Hill vs. Sac State 6 175 1 Scoring in a Career Fewest Points Scored, Season Most Points in Third Quarter, MSU Yr Player TD Pat 2-Pa FG TP Points ...... Year Points Opponent ...... Year 1. Jason Cunningham, 08-11 0 150 0 69 357 1. 102 ...... 1961 1. 28 UC Davis ...... 2014 2. Cody Kirk, 2010-13 48 0 2 0 292 2. 106 ...... 1969 2. 28 Dixie State ...... 2007 3. Pat Bolton, 72-75 0 102 0 44 234 3. 109 ...... 1983 3. 27 NAU ...... 1990 4. Mark Carter, 81-84 0 87 0 48 231 4. 115 ...... 1965 4. 25 Sam Houston State ...... 1987 5. 131 ...... 2000 5. 24 Fort Lewis ...... 1993 5. Jeff Muri, 76-79 2 113 1 30 214 6. 139 ...... 1960 6. Anders Larsson, 85-88 0 101 0 32 197 7. 153 ...... 1980 7. Chad Newell, 2013-16 32 0 0 0 192 8. 169 ...... 1970 Most Points in Fourth Quarter, MSU 7. Nate Cook, 00-03 0 102 0 30 192 9. 170 ...... 1992 Points Opponent ...... Year 9. Geoff Groshelle, 94-97 0 84 0 32 180 10. 186 ...... 1971 1. 36 Portland State ...... 2007 10. Don Hass, 65-67 29 0 0 0 174 2. 23 Minnesota-Duluth ...... 1994 Most Points Allowed, Season 3. 22 Portland State ...... 1998 Scoring in a Season 4. 22 NAU ...... 1990 Points ...... Year 4. 22 NAU ...... 1978 Yr Player TD Pat 2-Pa FG TP 1. 460 ...... 1987 1. Don Hass, ‘66 20 0 0 0 120 2. 436 ...... 1985 2. Jason Cunningham, ‘11 0 47 0 22 113 3. 433 ...... 2014 Most Points in First Half, MSU 3. Troy Andersen, ‘18 19 0 0 0 116 4. 395 ...... 1986 1. 73 Eastern Oregon ...... 1985 4. Cody Kirk, ‘13 18 0 2 0 112 5. 377 ...... 2015 2. 59 Portland State ...... 2012 6. 374 ...... 1988 3. 55 Western New Mexico ...... 1999 5. Jason Cunningham, ‘10 0 42 0 20 102 7. 350 ...... 1999 6. Rory Perez, ‘12 0 45 0 17 96 8. 342 ...... 2008 4. 52 Idaho State ...... 1998 7. Luke Daly, ‘14 0 51 0 13 90 9. 341 ...... 1994 5. 42 North Dakota ...... 2013 7. Ryan Johnson, ‘01 15 0 0 0 90 10. 329 ...... 2001 6. 39 Monmouth ...... 2013 9. Cody Kirk, ‘12 14 0 0 0 84 7. 38 Minot State ...... 2011 9. Cody Kirk, ‘11 14 0 0 0 84 Most Points Allowed per Game, Season 8. 38 Adams State ...... 2008 9. 37 Sacramento State ...... 2010 9. Jeff Muri*, ‘76 1 34-38 0 15-25 84 Points per game ...... Year 1. 41.8 ...... 1987 10. 37 Idaho State ...... 2011 Most Touchdowns Scored in a Game 2. 39.6 ...... 1985 1. 5 Chad Newell vs. S. Dakota St, 2014 3. 35.9 ...... 1986 Most Points in Second Half, MSU 4. 34.7 ...... 2015 1. 5 Cody Kirk vs. North Dakota, 2013 1. 49 NAU ...... 1990 5. 34.0 ...... 1988 1. 5 Mike Jefferson vs. Idaho State, 2006 2. 43 Portland State ...... 2007 1. 5 Don Hass vs. North Dakota, 1966 6. 33.3 ...... 2014 3. 42 UC Davis ...... 2014 5. 4 Cody Kirk vs. Idaho State, 2011 7. 31.8 ...... 1999 4. 38 Sacramento State ...... 2014 5. 4 Don Hass vs. Weber State, 1966 8. 31.0 ...... 1994 9. 29.9 ...... 2001 5. 33 Eastern Washington ...... 2015 5. 4 Tony Boddie vs. N. Arizona, 1982 10. 28.5 ...... 2008 6. 32 Drake ...... 2010 5. 4 Travis Lulay vs. Sac State, 2004 9. 3 12 times Fewest Points Allowed, Season Most Points in First Quarter, Opponent Most Touchdowns Scored in a Career Points ...... Year 1. 31 Kansas State...... 2008 1. 48 Cody Kirk, 2010-13 1. 86 ...... 1958 2. 25 Idaho ...... 2000 2. 32 Chad Newell, 2013- 2. 89 ...... 1963 3. 22 Washington State ...... 1985 3. 29 Don Hass, 1965-67 3. 91 (91) ...... 1956 4. 104 ...... 1964 4. 22 Montana ...... 1992 4. 28 Ryan Johnson, 1999-02 5. 105 (137)* ...... 1976 5. 21 eight times 5. 24 Troy Andersen, 2017- 6. 106 ...... 1961 5. 24 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 7. 109 ...... 1959 Most Points in Second Quarter, Opponent 5. 24 John Tetrault, 1987-90 8. 118 ...... 1960 1. 30 Nevada ...... 1991 8. 23 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 9. 134 ...... 1966 8. 23 Chris Murray, 2016- 10. 139 ...... 1957 2. 29 Nevada ...... 1981 10. 22 Delmar Jones, 1976-78 3. 28 Idaho State ...... 2000 Fewest Points Per Game Allowed, Season 4. 28 Washington State ...... 1985 5. 28 NAU ...... 1985 Most Points Scored, Season Points per game ...... Year Points ...... Year 1. 8.1 ...... 1976 (all games) 1. 496 ...... 2014 2. 9.1 ...... 1956 (all games) Most Points in Third Quarter, Opponent 2. 461 ...... 2015 3. 9.5 ...... 1964 1. 35 Sacramento State ...... 2010 3. 435* ...... 2012 4. 9.6 ...... 1958 2. 23 Portland State ...... 1977 4. 415* ...... 2011 5. 9.9 ...... 1964 3. 22 Weber State ...... 1985 5. 396* ...... 2010 6. 12.1 ...... 1959 6. 395 ...... 2013 7. 12.2 ...... 1966 4. 21 eight times 7. 394 ...... 1966 8. 13.1 ...... 1960 8. 355 (437)* ...... 1984 9. 13.3 ...... 1961 Most Points in Fourth Quarter, Opponent 10. 13.9 ...... 1957 9. 348 ...... 1998 1. 28 Sacramento State ...... 2014 10. 339 ...... 1973 2. 28 North Dakota State ...... 2010 Most Points in First Quarter, MSU Most Points per Game, Season 3. 27 Boise State ...... 1989 Points Opponent ...... Year 4. 23 Idaho State ...... 1999 Points ...... Year 1. 29 Eastern Oregon ...... 1985 5. 22 Montana ...... 1995 1. 41.9 ...... 2015 2. 28 Western New Mexico ...... 1999 2. 38.2* ...... 2014 3. 28 Idaho State ...... 1998 3. 35.8* ...... 1966 Most Points in First Half, Opponent 4. 24 Portland State ...... 2012 4. 33.5* ...... 2012 Points Opponent ...... Year 5. 23 Eastern Washington ...... 2014 5. 33.0* ...... 2010 1. 50 Washington State ...... 1985 6. 32.9* ...... 2013 2. 45 Kansas State ...... 2008 7. 31.9* ...... 2011 Most Points in Second Quarter, MSU 3. 42 Idaho ...... 2000 8. 31.6 ...... 1998 Points Opponent ...... Year 9. 31.2* ...... 1984 4. 39 Weber State ...... 1988 10. 30.8 ...... 1973 1. 44 Eastern Oregon ...... 1985 5. 38 Nevada ...... 1986 2. 35 Portland State ...... 2012 6. 37 Montana ...... 2015 3. 31 Western Oregon ...... 2016 7. 37 Long Beach State ...... 1987 3. 31 Adams State ...... 2008 8. 35 Idaho State ...... 2000 5. 30 Idaho State ...... 2011 8. 35 Montana ...... 1987 8. 35 Portland State ...... 2015 Most Points in Second Half, Opponent Most Field Goals Over 50 Yds, Longest Field Goals 1. 47 Nevada ...... 1991 Season 1. 59 Jan Stenerud vs. UM, 1965 2. 44 Portland State ...... 1977 1. 2 J. Cunningham, 3 times 2. 57 Luke Daly vs. ISU, 2015 3. 42 Sacramento State ...... 2014 1. 2 Luke Daly vs. ISU, 2015 2. 56 Terry Godfrey vs. ISU, 1986 4. 35 North Dakota State ...... 2010 4. 55 J. Cunningham vs. EWU, 2011 5. 35 Florida ...... 1988 Most Field Goals 50 Yards or over, 4. 55 J. Cunningham vs. EWU, 2011 6. 35 Central Michigan ...... 1988 Game 6. 53 Luke Daly vs. ISU, 2015 7. 34 Eastern Washington ...... 2015 6. 53 Anders Larssen vs. ISU, 1988 1. 2 Luke Daly vs. ISU, 2015 7. 34 Eastern Washington ...... 2004 6. 53 Jeff Muri vs. NAU, 1979 1. 2 J. Cunningham vs. EWU, 2011 7. 34 Washington State ...... 2001 6. 53 Pat Bolton vs. Idaho State, 1975 7. 34 Boise State ...... 1989 Most Field Goals Over 40 Yds, 8. 52 J. Cunningham vs. UNC, 2008 8. 52 Carson Souter vs. WWU., 1998 Career Game-Winning Field Goals, No Time Remaining 8. 52 Pat Bolton vs. Montana, 1974 1. 14 Jason Cunningham, 2008-11 8. 52 Pat Bolton vs. UND, 1973 2017 - Gabe Peppenger 27 yards at UNC 2. 11 Pat Bolton, 1972-75 3. 8 Frank Kalfoss, 1967-69 3. 8 Jeff Hastings, 2005-06 Punting Average, Career Kicking 5. 7 Rory Perez, 2010-13 1. 48.2 Hank Urza, 1965-67 6. 6 Anders Larssen, 1986-89 2. 42.1 Matthew Peot, 1997-99 Career Summaries, Bobcat Kickers 7. 4 Jan Stenerud, 1965-66 3. 41.6 Dirk Nelson, 1982-84 FG-FGA LongStreak Gm Hi 7. 4 Tim Klinger, 1990-92 4. 41.3 Eric Fisher, 2006-09 Tristan Bailey, 2018- 11-15 50 8 4 5. 41.2 Rory Perez, 2010-13 Gabe Peppenger, 2016-17 14-21 44 4 3 Most Field Goals Over 40 Yards, 5. 41.2 Stuart Dodds, 1976-79 Luke Daly, 2014-15 21-28 57 4 3 Season 7. 41.1 Trevor Bolton, 2012-15 Rory Perez, 2010-13 24-35 48 7 3 8. 40.9 Pat Bergman, 1987-88 J. Cunningham, 2008-11 69-92 55 14 5 1. 7 Frank Kalfoss, 1969 9. 40.2 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 Jeff Hastings, 2005-06 16-21 42 6 2 1. 7 Rory Perez, 2012 10 39.4 Ray Foley, 1964-65 EJ Cochrane, 2001-04 16-29 47 4 2 3. 6 Jason Cunningham, 2011 Nate Cook, 2000-03 31-45 43 4 2 4. 5 Pat Bolton, 1974 Matthew Peot, 1997-99 13-17 44 6 3 5. 4 Jason Cunningham, 2009 Punting Average, Season Carson Souter, 1998-99 9-22 52 3 1 5. 4 Jason Cunningham, 2008 1. 51.3 Hank Urza, 1965 Geoff Groshelle, 1994-97 32-50 44 7 3 2. 48.5 Hank Urza, 1967 Anders Larssen, 1985-88 33-51 53 NA NA 5. 4 Pat Bolton, 1973 Mark Carter, 1981-84 45-71 49 6 4 5. 4 Jeff Hastings, 2005 3. 45.6 Stuart Dodds, 1979 Terry Alberta, 1980 2-11 21 1 1 5. 4 Jeff Hastings, 2006 4. 45.0 Hank Urza, 1966 Jeff Muri, 1976-78 29-61 53 NA 3 10. 3 Luke Daly, 2015 5. 44.9 Rory Perez, 2013 Pat Bolton, 1972-75 44-75 53 6 4 10. 3 Anders Larssen, 1988 6. 44.7 Matthew Peot, 1999 Tweed Rhoades, 1971 5-12 32 NA 2 7. 44.0 Trevor Bolton, 2014 Oyvind Torp, 1970 5-8 47 NA 2 Most Field Goals Over 40 Yards, 8. 43.4 Pat Bergman, 1987 Frank Kalfoss, 1967-69 22-55 50 NA 5 8. 43.4 Dirk Nelson, 1984 Jan Stenerud, 1965-66 18-35 59 NA NA Game 1. 2 Luke Daly vs. ISU, 2015 10 42.9 Trevor Bolton, 2015 Field Goals, Career 1. 2 Rory Perez, 2012 1. 69 J. Cunningham, 2008-11 1. 2 Jason Cunningham, 2011 Longest Punts 2. 45 Mark Carter, 1981-84 1. 2 Pat Bolton, 1974 1. 85 Brad Brisbin vs. Idaho, 1972 3. 44 Pat Bolton, 1972-75 2. 81 Travis Lulay vs. ASC, 2004 4. 33 Anders Larssen, 1985-88 Most Consecutive Field Goals 3. 80 Hank Urza vs. Idaho State, 1967 5. 32 Geoff Groshelle, 1994-97 1. 14 Jason Cunningham, 2010 4. 78 Hank Urza. vs. Idaho, 1966 2. 8 Jeff Hastings, 2006 4. 78 Darren Svendsen vs. Idaho, 1992 Field Goals, Season 2. 8 Tristan Bailey, 2018 6. 77 Travis Lulay vs. ISU, 2005 1. 22 J. Cunningham, 2011 4. 7 Rory Perez, 2012 6. 77 Eric Fisher vs Dixie State, 2009 2. 20 J. Cunningham, 2010 5. 7 Jason Cunningham, 2011 8. 76 Jered Padmos vs. WOU, 2016 3. 17 Rory Perez, 2012 6. 6 Jeff Hastings, 2005 9. 73 Eric Fisher vs. EWU, 2008 4. 16 Jeff Hastings, 2005 6. 6 Pat Bolton, 1975 10. 70 Jered Padmos vs. , 2017 5. 14 J. Cunningham, 2009 6. 6 Mark Carter, 1983 10. 70 Eric Fisher vs. Idaho State, 2008 5. 14 Jeff Muri, 1976 6. 6 Anders Larssen, 1988 10. 70 Nate Cook vs. CWU, 2002 5. 14 Pat Bolton, 1975 6. 6 Matthew Peot, 1998 10. 70 Tyler Bolten vs. EWU., 2006 5. 14 Pat Bolton, 1973 Field Goals, Game Field Goal Percentage, Career Returns 1. 5 J. Cunningham vs. EWU, 2011 (min. 15 att) 2. 4 Jeff Stevens vs. SUU, 1993 1. .778 Jeff Hasting,s 2005-06 Longest Punt Returns 2. 4 Mark Carter vs. UM, 1983 2. .765 Matthew Peot, 1997-99 1. 86* Sean Hill vs. Idaho State, 1991 2. 4 Pat Bolton vs. ISU, 1973 3. .750 Jason Cunningham, 2008-11 2. 85* Kory Austin vs. Dixie St., 2007 5. 3 on many occasions 4. .686 Rory Perez, 2010-13 2. 85* Bill Mulcahy vs. Idaho, 1962 5. .634 Mark Carter, 1981-84 Most Field Goals Over 50 Yds, 4. 84* Junior Adams vs. E. Wash., 2001 5. 83 Gary Popiel vs. PSU, 1967 Career Field Goal Percentage, Season 6. 82* Shawn Johnson vs. UM, 2013 1. 6 J. Cunningham, 2008-11 7. 80* Corey Smith vs. Sac State, 2003 2. 3 Pat Bolton, 1972-75 (min. 10 att) 7. 80* Kenyatte Morgan vs. MN/Duluth, 1996 3. 2 Jan Stenerud, 1965-66 1. .900 Nate Cook, 2001 7. 80* Jim Tuss vs. Montana, 1965 3. 2 Luke Daly, 2014-17 2. .833 Jason Cunningham, 2011 10. 76* Monte Boston vs. Weber St, 1971 5. 1 Jeff Muri, 1976-79 3. .809 Rory Perez, 2012 5. 1 Terry Godfrey, 1986 4. .800 Jeff Hastings, 2006 5. 1 Anders Larssen, 1986-89 5. .778 Jason Cunningham, 2009 5. 1 Frank Kalfoss, 1967-69 Longest Kickoff Returns Punt Return Average, Season Punt Return Touchdowns, Career 1. 100* Logan Jones vs. PSU, 2015 (min. 10 returns) 1. 5 Corey Smith, 2000-03 1. 100* Shawn Johnson vs. NAU, 2013 1. 20.1 Stuart Dodds, 1974 2. 3 Junior Adams, 2001-02 1. 100* Demetrius Crawford vs. Minn., 2008 2. 19.0 Junior Adams, 2001 2. 3 Kenyatte Morgan, 1993-96 1. 100* Harvey Wylie vs. NA, 1954 3. 18.2 Kory Austin, 2005 4. 2 Shawn Johnson, 2011- 5. 99* Shawn Johnson vs. UNC, 2013 4. 17.0 Ben Vaughn, 1966 4. 2 Rob Tesch, 1990-92 5. 99* Reggie Carthon vs. Idaho, 1990 5. 16.2 Kenyatte Morgan, 1996 4. 2 Sean Hill, 7. 97* Jayshawn Gates vs. ETSU, 2015 6. 15.5 Monte Boston, 1971 8. 95 Will Fennal vs. NA, 1963 7. 14.9 Gary Popiel, 1967 Punt Return Touchdowns, Season 9. 94* Mark Rinehart vs. SHSU, 1987 8. 14.8 Jim Tuss, 1966 1. 4 Corey Smith, 2003 10. 93 Bryan Molen vs. Wash. St., 2001 9. 14.6 Corey Smith, 2002 2. 3 Junior Adams, 2001 *-TD 10. 13.9 Shawn Johnson, 2013 3. 2 Kenyatte Morgan, 1996 10. 13.9 Jim Tuss, 1965 4. 1 by many Punt Return Yards, Career 1. 966 Mark McGrath, 1976-79 Kick Return Average, Career Kickoff Return Touchdowns, Career 2. 938 Corey Smith, 2000-03 (min. 20 returns) 1. 2 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 3. 790 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 1. 26.3 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 1. 2 Corey Smith, 2000-03 4. 619 Sean Hill, 1989-93 2. 25.9 Corey Smith, 2000-03 3. 1 by many 5. 594 Jim Tuss, 1964-66 3. 25.2 Russ Powers, 1961-62 6. 473 Gary Popiel, 1965-67 4. 23.6 Sean Hill, 1989-93 Kickoff Return TDs, Season 7. 453 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 5. 23.4 Everett Gilbert, 2009-12 1. 2 Shawn Johnson, 2013 8. 433 Junior Adams, 2001-02 6. 23.1 Arie Grey, 1997-2000 1. 2 Corey Smith, 2003 9. 427 Monte Boston, 1970-72 7. 23.0 Gunnar Brekke, 2013-16 3. 1 by many 10. 421 Kenyatte Morgan, 1994-97 7. 23.0 Kenyatte Morgan, 1994-97 Return TD stats available since 1973 9. 22.8 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 9. 22.8 Delmar Jones, 1976-78 Punt Return Yards, Season 1. 545 Corey Smith, 2003 Kick Return Average, Season 2. 388 Gary Popiel, 1967 (min. 10 returns) 3. 381 Junior Adams, 2001 1. 33.2 Corey Smith, 2003 4. 371 Mark McGrath, 1979 (I-AA leader) 5. 366 Corey Smith, 2002 2. 31.7 Jayshawn Gates, 2015 6. 352 Shawn Johnson, 2012 3. 31.0 Shawn Johnson, 2013 7. 283 Omar Turner, 1996 4. 28.7 Will Fennal, 1963 8. 273 Ben Vaughn, 1966 5. 28.1 Rob Tesch, 1990 9. 267 Rob Tesch, 1992 6. 27.7 Rob Tesch, 1991 10. 264 Jim Tuss, 1965 7. 27.2 Sean Hill, 1993 8. 27.1 Shawn Johnson, 2014 Kick Return Yards, Career 9. 26.9 Mark McGrath, 1978 1. 1,848 Everett Gilbert, 2009-12 10. 26.6 Arie Grey, 1998 2. 1,846 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 3. 1,624 Mark Rinehart, 1986-89 Blocked Kicks, Career 4. 1,607 Sean Hill, 1989-93 1. 5 Dane Fletcher, 2006-09 5. 1,317 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 1. 5 Rob Pouliot, 1985-88 6. 1,109 Arie Grey, 1997-00 3. 4 Brad Daly, 2009-13 7. 1,105 Gunnar Brekke, 2013-16 3. 4 Todd Graves, 1988-91 8. 988 Kenyatte Morgan, 1994-97 5. 3 Taylor Sheridan, 2012-15 9. 764 Steve Roderick, 1978-81 5. 3 Jesse Anderson, 2006-08 10. 760 Mark McGrath, 1976-79 5. 3 Lonnie Burt, 1981-84

Kick Return Yards, Season Blocked Kicks, Season 1. 732 Gunnar Brekke, 2014 1. 4 Todd Graves, 1990 2. 698 Mark Rinehart, 1986 2. 3 Taylor Sheridan, 2015 3. 683 Shawn Johnson, 2013 2. 3 Rob Pouliot, 1988 4. 664 Corey Smith, 2003 3. 2 Brad Daly, 2013 5. 591 Rob Tesch, 1990 3. 2 Alex Singleton, 2013 6. 525 Mark Rinehart, 1987 3. 2 Dane Fletcher, 2009 7 . 517 ...... 3. 2 Brad Daly, 2009 Sean Hill, 1989 3. 2 Rob Pouliot, 1986 8. 517 Sean Hill, 1993 3. 2 Dane Fletcher, 2008 9. 502 David Taylor, 2007 3. 2 Kevin Retoriano, 2008 0. 490 Everett Gilbert, 2011 3. 2 Jess Buck, 1995 3. 2 Mark D’Agostino, 1989 Punt Return Average, Career 3. 2 Lonnie Burt, 1984 (min. 20 returns) 3. 2 Tyler Winter, 1984 1. 17.3 Junior Adams, 2001-02 3. 2 Phil Bruneau, 1982 2. 16.3 Gary Popiel, 1966-67 3. 14.9 Corey Smith, 2000-2003 4. 13.9 Ben Vaughn, 1965-66 5. 12.6 Oscar Caballero, 1997-98 6. 12.6 Mark Rinehart, 1986-89 7. 12.6 Jim Tuss, 1964-66 8. 12.1 Arie Grey, 1997-2000 9. 12.0 Kenyatte Morgan, 1994-97 10. 11.5 Monte Boston, 1970-72 Total Offense Yards per Game, Season Tackles, Career Total Offense 1. 350.5 Travis Lulay, 2014 1. 518 Kirk Timmer, 1983-86 Total Offense Yards, Career 2. 347.5 Dakota Prukop, 2015 2. 491 Kane Ioane, 2000-03 1. 12,336 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 (1233 rush, 11203 pass) 3. 320.5 Dakota Prukop, 2014 3. 437 Ken Lang, 1985-88 2. 12,205 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 (1459 rush, 10,746 pass) 4. 314.1 Kelly Bradley, 1984 4 382 Bobby Daly, 2005-08 3. 7,730 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 (-422 rush, 8152 pas) 5. 294.5 Travis Lulay, 2005 5. 380 Jim Kalafat, 1980-83 4. 7,347 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 (1763 rush, 5584 pass) 6. 287.5 Kelly Bradley, 1985 6. 369 Scott Matthews, 1993-96 5. 6,788 Rob Compson, 1995-98 (-70 rush, 6828 pass) 7. 278.7 DeNarius McGhee, 2010 7. 350 Kevin Lundstrom, 1995-98 6. 4,359 Chris Murray, 2016- (2,375 rush, 1,984 pass) 8. 270.6 DeNarius McGhee, 2012 8. 343 Jody Owens, 2009-12 7. 4,327 John Tetrault, 1987-90 (1279 rush, 3262 pass) 9. 252.3 Rob Compson, 1998 10. 241.5 DeNarius McGhee, 2011 8. 343 Todd Graves, 1988-91 8. 4,036 Paul Dennehy, 1976-78 (1158 rush, 2778) 10. 324 Jon Skelton, 1987-90 9. 3,945 Dennis Erickson, 1966-68 (764 rush, 3181) 10. 3,941 Mike Godfrey, 1979-83 (-180 rush, 4121 pass) Tackles, Season All-Purpose Yards 1. 202 Jim Kalafat, 1982 Total Offense Yards, Season All-Purpose Yards, Career 2. 178 Jim Kalafat, 1983 Yards Player Year Plays Rush Pass 1. 4,453 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 (1450 rush, 683 rec, 2320 ret) 3. 167 Mark Eibner, 1982 1. 3856 Travis Lulay 2004 602 371 3485 2. 4,179 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 (3646 rush, 471 rec, 62 ret) 4. 155 Todd Graves, 1990 2. 3822 Dakota Prukop 2015 502 797 3,025 3. 3,917 Everett Gilbert, 2009-12 (2182 rush, 386 rec, 399 ret) 5. 142 Kane Ioane, 2003 3. 3525 Dakota Prukop 2014 433 966 2559 4. 3,722 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 (32 rush, 1920 rec, 1770 ret) 6. 138 Kirk Timmer, 1984 4. 3518 DeNarius McGhee 2012 567 364 3154 5. 3,270 Tony Boddie, 1979-82 (2449 rush, 792 rec, 29 ret) 7. 137 Kirk Timmer, 1986 5. 3455 Kelly Bradley*(4350) 1984 772 -127 4477 6. 3,259 Delmar Jones, 1975-78 (2819 rush, -6 rec, 546 ret) 7. 137 Ken Lang, 1987 6. 3344 DeNarius McGhee 2010 442 181 3163 7. 3,205 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 (2979 rush, 40 rec, 186 ret) 7. 137 Ken Lang, 1986 7. 3240 Travis Lulay 2005 521 611 2629 8. 3,194 Corey Smith, 2000-03 (18 rush, 1150 rec, 2026 ret) 8. 3139 DeNarius McGhee 2011 421 340 2799 9. 3,191 Don Hass, 1965-67 (2954 rush, 69 rec, 168 ret) Tackles, Game 8. 2775 Rob Compson 1998 400 14 2761 10. 3,089 David Pandt, 1982-85 (1104 rush, 1275 rec, 710 ret) 1. 30 Jim Kalafat, Nevada, 1983 9. 2721 Chris Murray 2017 424 1124 1597 2. 29 Jim Kalafat, EWU, 1983 10. 2245 Kelly Bradley 1986 506 -186 2431 All-Purpose Yards, Season 3. 28 Jim Kalafat, UND, 1982 1. 1,759 Ryan Johnson, 2001 (1537 rush/201 rec/21 ret) 4. 26 Jim Kalafat, NAU, 1982 Total Offense Yards, Game 2. 1,757 Shawn Johnson, 2013 (609 ru/243 re/683 kr/222 pr) 5. 21 Kane Ioane, NAU, 2003 1. 737 UC Davis, 2014 2. 1,710 D. Crawford, 2008 (1,314 rush/101 rec/295kr) 5. 21 Kane Ioane, SMC, 2002 2. 718 Eastern Washington, 2015 3. 1,684 Corey Smith, 2003 (10 rush/465 rec/545 pr/664 kr) 5. 21 Todd Graves, Tulsa, 1990 3. 695 North Dakota, 2012 4. 1,622 Cody Kirk, 2011 (1351 rush, 271 rec) 5. 21 Ron Hansen, Wash. St, 1985 4. 683 Eastern Washington, 2004 5. 1,590 Steve Kracher, 1975 (1387 rush/30 rec/173 ret) 5. 21 Todd Graves, CSU, 1990 5. 654 Idaho State, 2001 6. 1,573 Eric Hopkins, 1994 (-8 rush/964 rec/622 ret) 10. 20 6 players 6. 652 Black Hills State, 2014 7. 1,571 Orenzo Davis, 2010 (1126 rush, 173 rec, 272 ret) 7. 646 at Sacramento State, 2010 8. 1,532 Don Hass, 1966 (1460 rush/23 rec/49 ret)\ Tackles for Loss, Career 8. 619 at Sacramento State, 2014 9. 1,476 Shawn Johnson, 2014 (606 ru, 285 re, 480 ret( 1. 66 Corey Widmer, 1988-91 9. 603 at North Dakota, 2013 10. 1,450 Mike Jeferson, 2006 (129 rush/1,023 rec/298 ret) 2. 56 Jon Montoya, 2000-03 10. 602 Cal Poly, 2015 3. 55 Mark Fellows, 1981-84 All-Purpose Yards, Game 4. 51 Dane Fletcher, 2006-09 Total Offense Average, Season 1. 374 Shawn Johnson vs. EWU 2014 5. 50 Jason Hicks, 1992-95 1. 519.7 2015 2. 308 Gunnar Brekke vs. Sac State 2014 6. 49.5 Mac Bignell, 2014-17 2. 488.6 2014 3. 305 Mike Jefferson vs. Idaho State 2006 7. 48.5 Neal Smith, 1994-97 3. 451.8 2010 4. 298 Don Hass vs. Weber State 1967 8. 46 Brad Daly, 2009, ‘11-13 4. 447.4 1984 5. 292 Ryan Johnson vs. Idaho State 2001 5. 430.2 2011 8. 46 Roger Cooper, 2001-04 6. 275 Rick Gatewood vs. Montana 2004 10 45.5 Adam Cordeiro, 2000-03 6. 433.0 2004 7. 270 Paul Schafer vs. Montana 1968 7. 418.6 2013 8. 267 Corey Smith vs. Gardner-Webb 2003 8. 414.2 2012 Tackles for Loss, Season 9. 257 Everett Gilbert vs. Portland State 2010 1. 30 Mark Fellows, 1984 9. 412.5 1998 10. 256 Ryan Johnson vs. Weber State 2001 10. 403.0 1973 2. 25 Corey Widmer, 1990 10. 256 Shawn Johnson vs. UC Davis 2014 3. 22 Neal Smith, 1997 4. 20.5 Mac Bignell, 2015 Team Total Offense in a Game, Opponent All-Purpose Yards per Game, Career 4. 20.5 Brad Daly, 2013 1. 694 Sacramento State 2014 1. 129.0 Demetrius Crawford, 2007-08 6. 20 Corey Widmer, 1991 2. 682 Portland State 2015 2. 117.9 Ryan Johnson, 1999-2002 3. 678 Nevada 1986 7. 19 Dane Fletcher, 2007 3. 108.4 Delmar Jones, 1975-78 7. 19 Jason Hicks, 1993 4. 667 Eastern Washington 2015 4. 103/6 Junior Adams, 2001-02 9. 18 Adam Cordeiro, 2001 5. 660 Weber State 1992 5. 103.4 Steve Kracher, 1972-75 6. 653 Washington State 2001 6. 100.1 Don Hass, 1965-67 9. 18 Jon Montoya, 2002 7. 635 Northern Arizona 1999 7. 95.4 Rob Tesch, 1989-92 Tackles for Loss, Game 8. 624 Sacramento State 2010 8. 94.7 Shawn Johnson, 2011-14 1. 7 Matt Micklewright, NAU, 1986 9. 620 Idaho 2000 9. 93.4 Tony Boddie, 1979-82 10. 616 Northern Arizona 1994 10. 92.9 Orenzo Davis, 2010, ‘12 2. 6 Cory Widmer, ISU, 1990 3. 5 Na’a Moeakiola, Sac, 2012 Total Offense Yards per Game, Career 3. 5 Jon Montoya, EWU, 2000 All-Purpose Yards per Game, Season 3. 5 Shaun Ross, WSU, 1999 1. 319.4 Dakota Prukop, 2013-15 1. 164.0 Shawn Johnson, 2004 3. 5 Jason Hicks, BSU, 1992 2. 259.7 Travis Lulay, 2002-05 2. 159.9 Ryan Johnson, 2001 3. 257.7 Kelly Bradley, 1983-86 3. 159.0 Steve Kracher, 1975 3. 5 Adam Cordeiro, ISU, 1991 4. 257.0 DeNarius McGhee, 2010-13 4. 146.4 Shawn Johnson, 2013 8. 4 18 players 5. 183.5 Rob Compson, 1995-98 5. 143.0 Eric Hopkins, 1994 6. 182.6 Jack Rolovich, 2006-07 6. 142.5 Demetrius Crawford, 2008 Interceptions, Career 1. 22 Morgan Ryan, 1990-93 7. 167.1 Brock Spencer, 1993-94 7. 139.3 Don Hass, 1966 2. 16 Doug Kimball, 1983-85 8. 145.9 Mark Godfrey, 1979, 81-83 8. 129.6 Junior Adams, 2001 2. 16 Jim Anderson, 1980-82 9. 134.5 Paul Dennehy, 1976-78 9. 129.5 Corey Smith, 2003 2. 16 Randy Hickel, 1973-75 10. 127.3 Dennis Erickson, 1966-68 10. 127.7 Orenzo Davis, 2010 5. 14 Doug Kimball, 1982-85 6. 13 Ron Muri, 1976-78 7. 12 Bob Banaugh, 1969-71 7. 12 Monte Boston, 1970-72 9. 11 Joey Thomas, 2000-03 9. 11 Mark Grimmer, 1992-95 9. 11 Stuart Dodds, 1977-79 Interceptions, Season Fumbles Recovered, Season Team Fumbles Caused, Season 1. 10 Doug Kimball, 1984 1. 5 Jon Skelton, 1990 1. 18 2012 2. 8 Jim Anderson, 1981 2. 4 Adam Cordeiro, 2002 1. 18 1984 2. 8 Bob Banaugh, 1971 2. 4 Paul Dilley, 1982 2. 8 Morgan Ryan, 1991 2. 4 Scott Matthews, 1996 1. 18 1990 5. 7 Mark Grimmer, 1993 2. 4 Wade Rademacher, 1993 1. 18 1996 5. 7 Randy Hickel, 1973 2. 4 Bob Kimball, 1988 5. 16 1998 5. 7 Monte Boston, 1971 7. 3 13 players 6. 15 2015 5. 7 Dean Winder, 1968 Fumbles Recovered, Game 7. 13 1982 9. 6 Stuart Dodds, 1979 7. 13 1985 9. 6 Bob Given, 1965 1. 3 Clete Linebarger, Ark. St, 1984 9. 6 Reggie Carton, 1992 2. 2 Rob Marshall, SMU, 2013 7. 13 1986 9. 6 Morgan Ryan, 1992 2. 2 Ray Sebestyen, Cal Poly, 2004 7. 13 1993 2. 2 Bob Kimball, LBSU, 1987 7. 13 2001 Interceptions, Game 2. 2 Mark Rhinehart, SHSU, 1987 1. 3 Ray Foley vs. Nevada, 1964 2. 2 Andy Holmlund, ISU, 1987 1. 3 Jim Anderson vs. Idaho State, 1981 2. 2 Shane Quilling, SHSU, 1986 1. 3 Dusty Birkenbuel vs. NDSU, 1973 2. 2 Ken Lang, Wash. St., 1985 1. 3 Doug Kimball vs. Idaho, 1984 1. 3 Bob Kimball vs. N. Iowa, 1986 2. 2 Grant Collins, Montana, 2018 1. 3 Monte Boston vs. Simon Fraser, 1972 Fumbles Caused, Career 1. 9 Mac Bignell, 2014-17 Longest Interception Return 2. 8 Caleb Schreibeis, 2009-12 1. 100 Rob Pouliot vs. Boise St (TD), 1988 3. 7 Jody Owens, 2009-12 2. 97 Joe Roberts vs. Rhode Island (TD), 1984 3. 7 Ken Lang, 1984-87 3. 89 Mike McLeod vs. Idaho St (TD), 1979 3. 7 Clete Linebarger, 1982-85 5. 82 Jim McLeod vs. Montana (TD), 1959 3. 7 Mark Fellows, 1981-84 6. 80 Sam Moore vs. St. Ambrose, 1958 3. 7 Ray Sebestyen, 2001-04 7. 80 Sean Hill vs. Eastern Wash.(TD), 1992 8. 6 Corey Widmer, 1988-91 9. 5 Brad Daly, 2009, ‘11-13 Team Interceptions, Season 9. 5 Adam Cordeiro, 2000-03 1. 29 1973 9. 5 Shon Flores, 1998-99 2. 25 1976 9. 5 Scott Matthews, 1993-96 3. 22 1984 9. 5 Neal Smith, 1994-97 4. 21 1981 9. 5 Jim Kalafat, 1982-83 4. 21 1978 9. 5 John Taylor, 1998-2001 4. 21 1972 Fumbles Caused, Season 4. 21 1966 1. 8 Caleb Schreibeis, 2012 8. 20 1993 2. 5 Jody Owens, 2012 9. 19 1992 2. 5 Ken Lang, 1987 9. 19 1974 2. 5 Clete Linebarger, 1985 Individual Sacks, Career 2. 5 Ray Sebestyen, 2004 1. 40 Mark Fellows, 1981-84 6. 4 Mac Bignell, 2015 2. 36 Brad Daly, 2009, ‘11-13 6. 4 Tom Jacobs, 1987 3. 35.5 Neal Smith, 1994-97 6. 4 Mark Fellows, 1984 4. 35 Corey Widmer, 1988-91 6. 4 Dylan Tripp, 1997 5. 29 Tex Sikora, 1982-85 10. 3 Bryson McCabe, 2016 5. 29 Jason Hicks, 1992-95 10. 3 Jessie Clark, 2015 7. 26 Adam Cordeiro, 2000-03 10. 3 Adam Cordeiro, 2000 8. 25.5 Jon Montoya, 2000-03 10. 3 Shon Flores, 1999 9. 23 Caleb Schreibeis, 2009-12 10. 3 Matt Christianson, 1991 10. 22 Devlan Geddes, 1993-96 10. 3 Jon Skelton, 1990 10. 3 Corey Widmer, 1990 Individual Sacks, Season 10. 3 Kirk Timmer, 1986 1. 23 Mark Fellows, 1984 10. 3 Jim Kalafat, 1983 2. 19 Neal Smith, 1997 10. 3 Paul Dilley, 1982 3. 17 Corey Widmer, 1990 10. 3 Taylor Sheridan, 2013 4. 14 Brad Daly, 2013 4. 14 Jason Hicks, 1993 Fumbles Caused, Game 6. 12.5 Caleb Schreibeis, 2012 1. 2 Rob Walsh, ETSU, 2015 6. 12.5 Brad Daly, 2011 1. 2 Caleb Schreibeis, PSU, 2012 8. 11.5 Adam Cordeiro, 2001 1. 2 Bobby Daly, App. St., 2006 9. 10 Tex Sikora, 1985 1. 2 Adam Cordeiro, CSN, 2000 10. 9.5 Jon Montoya, 2002 1. 2 Scott Matthews, NAU, 1994 1. 2 Matt Christensen, SHSU, 1991 Fumbles Recovered, Career 1. 2 Rob Hatch, WIU, 1990 1. 9 Jon Skelton, 1987-90 1. 2 Mark D’Agostino, UM, 1988 2. 7 Bob Kimball, 1985-88 1. 2 Phil Bruneau, NAU, 1982 2. 7 Jeff Newton, 1990-93 2. 7 Adam Cordeiro, 2000-03 Fumbles Ret. for Touchdown 5. 5 Rob Marshall, 2011-14 Chad Kanow, 0 yds, 2017 5. 5 Kane Ioane, 2000-03 James Nelson, 45 yards, UND, 2013 5. 5 Wade Rademacher, 1990-93 Darius Jones, 32 yds, Idaho St, 2009 5. 5 Mark D’Agostino, 1986-89 5. 5 Mac Bignell, 2014-17 Daryl Rogers, 0 yds, Weber, 2005 10. 4 Paul Dilley, 1980-82 Brandon Eggart, 40 yds, NAU, 2004 10. 4 Scott Matthews, 1993-96 David Smith, 38 yards (lateral from 10. 4 Jon Montoya, 2000- Adam Cordeiro) vs. Washington 10. 4 Todd Graves, 1988-91 State, 2001 10. 4 Bob Wilkinson, 1987-90 Kane Ioane, 55 yards, 2000 10. 4 Kirk Timmer, 1983-86 10. 4 Jeff Alexander, 1994-97 Josh Perkins, 70 yards, 1999 10. 4 Ken Lang, 1984-87 Lamonte Bell, 6 yds (KO), ISU, 1998 Mike Nye, 16 yds vs. ISU, 1995 Attendance 18,507 Western Illinois ...... 8/30/18 Van Winkle Stadium, Bozeman High 18,487 UC Davis ...... 9/10/11 1972 ...... 4-0 ...... 29,700 ...... 5,940 Single Season Home Attendance, 18,187 Southern Utah ...... 11/16/13 Total 18,087 Eastern Washington ...... 10/22/16 Gatton Field 1971 ...... 2-1-1 ...... 35,700 ...... 8,925 No Year 18,037 Wagner ...... 9/15/18 1970 ...... 1-4 ...... 11,000 ...... 5,500 .^ 1...... 141,015 ...... 2012 17,777 Central Arkansas ...... 9/13/14 2...... 136,446 ...... 2014 1969 ...... 1-2 ...... 17,600 ...... 8,800 .$ 3...... 119,499 ...... 2011 17,637 NAU ...... 10/8/16 1968 ...... 2-2 ...... 30,000 ...... 7,500 4...... 118,222 ...... 2013 17,577 Western Oregon ...... 9/17/16 1967 ...... 4-0 ...... 24,500 ...... 8,167 .# attendance data not available prior to 1967 5...... 115,032 ...... 2015 17,527 NAU ...... 10/15/11 attendance fi gures before 1978 were estimates 6...... 105,282 ...... 2018 17,427 Southern Utah ...... 11/7/15 & average based on four games, NAU att. not available ^ average based on two games; NDSU, BSU, ISU not avail. 7...... 100,089 ...... 2010 17,147 Stephen F. Austin ...... 9/15/12 $ average based on two games; UND, Fresno data not avail. 8...... 89,309 ...... 2006 # attendance based on three games; PSU data missing 17,137 North Dakota ...... 10/27/12 9...... 85,472 ...... 2007 10 ...... 82,262 ...... 2005 17,097 Idaho State ...... 10/28/17 17,027 Montana ...... 10/31/87 Single Season Home Attendance, Avg. 16,627 Portland State ...... 11/8/14 No Year 16,577 Idaho State ...... 11/15/15 1...... 19,704 ...... 2013 16,517 Idaho State ...... 10/29/11 2...... 19,172 ...... 2015 16,507 Minot State ...... 9/17/11 3...... 17,627 ...... 2012 4...... 17,547 ...... 2018 5...... 17,071 ...... 2011 6...... 17,056 ...... 2014 7...... 14,298 ...... 2010 8...... 14,245 ...... 2007 9...... 13,710 ...... 2005 Year-by-Year at Home 10...... 13,406 ...... 2008 Bobcat Stadium Year Record Total Average 2018 ...... 5-1 ...... 105,282 ...... 17,547 Biggest Crowds to Witness 2017 ...... 3-3 ...... 111,702 ...... 18,617 MSU Football Since 1966 2016 ...... 3-3 ...... 107,442 ...... 17,907 No Game Date 2015 ...... 4-2 ...... 115,032 ...... 19,172 2014 ...... 6-2 ...... 136,466 ...... 17,056 79,438 MSU at Texas A&M ...... 9/1/07 2013 ...... 4-2 ...... 118,222 ...... 19,704 74,518 MSU at Michigan State ...... 9/5/09 2012 ...... 6-2 ...... 141,015 ...... 17,627 69,127 MSU at Florida ...... 9/3/88 2011 ...... 6-1 ...... 119,499 ...... 17,071 2010 ...... 6-1 ...... 100,089 ...... 14,298 47,125 MSU at San Diego St...... 11/18/67 2009 ...... 4-2 ...... 79,696 ...... 13,283 45,513 MSU at Colorado ...... 9/2/06 2008 ...... 4-2 ...... 80,433 ...... 13,406 45,311 MSU at Utah ...... 9/1/11 2007 ...... 4-2 ...... 85,472 ...... 14,245 45,241 MSU at Kansas State ...... 9/6/08 2006 ...... 3-3 ...... 89,309 ...... 12,758 2005 ...... 6-0 ...... 82,262 ...... 13,710 43,929 MSU at Minnesota ...... 9/13/08 2004 ...... 4-2 ...... 74,192 ...... 12,365 43,857 MSU at Oklahoma St...... 9/3/05 2003 ...... 4-2 ...... 72,352 ...... 12,059 37,500 MSU at Kansas ...... 9/2/89 2002 ...... 5-1 ...... 57,216 ...... 9,535 2001 ...... 3-3 ...... 65,053 ...... 10,842 34,986 MSU at Tulsa...... 11/17/90 2000 ...... 0-6 ...... 42,292 ...... 7,049 34,512 MSU at Fresno State ...... 9/6/86 1999 ...... 3-3 ...... 53,522 ...... 8,920 30,254 MSU at Washington St...... 9/2/17 Reno H. Sales Stadium 29,721 MSU at Washington St...... 9/12/81 1998 ...... 5-1 ...... 49,672 ...... 8,279 1997...... 4-2 ...... 51,902 ...... 8,650 Largest MSU Home Crowds 1996 ...... 5-1 ...... 40,722 ...... 6,787 21,257 Montana ...... 11/23/13 1995 ...... 3-3 ...... 47,732 ...... 7,955 21,027 Northern Arizona ...... 10/5/13 1994 ...... 2-3 ...... 44,085 ...... 8,817 1993 ...... 4-2 ...... 58,522 ...... 12,617 21,007 Monmouth ...... 8/27/13 1992 ...... 4-1 ...... 30,468 ...... 7,617 20,767 Chadron State ...... 8/20/12 1991 ...... 1-6 ...... 62,343 ...... 8,906 20,507 Montana ...... 11/21/15 1990 ...... 2-3 ...... 45,275 ...... 9,055 20,477 Eastern Washington ...... 10/13/12 1989 ...... 3-2 ...... 46,485 ...... 9,297 20,247 Montana ...... 11/19/11 1988 ...... 3-2 ...... 36,528 ...... 9,132 19,907 Montana ...... 11/18/17 1987...... 1-4 ...... 53,975 ...... 10,795 1986 ...... 3-2 ...... 42,665 ...... 8,533 19,817 South Dakota State ...... 9/9/17 1985 ...... 2-3 ...... 52,220 ...... 10,444 19,707 Cal Poly ...... 9/26/15 1984 ...... 7-1 ...... 75,716 ...... 9,465 19,677 Weber State ...... 10/18/14 1983 ...... 1-4 ...... 40,205 ...... 8,041 19,557 Weber State ...... 9/30/17 1982 ...... 5-2 ...... 48,852 ...... 8,142 19,507 North Dakota ...... 9/24/16 1981 ...... 3-2 ...... 45,445 ...... 9,089 19,477 North Dakota ...... 9/27/14 1980 ...... 3-3 ...... 39,005 ...... 7,801 1979 ...... 3-2 ...... 49,889 ...... 9,978 19,407 Sacramento State ...... 10/10/15 1978 ...... 4-1 ...... 58,840 ...... 11,768 19,377 Eastern Washington ...... 9/20/14 1977 ...... 4-1 ...... 50,750 ...... 10,150 19,187 Black Hills State ...... 9/6/14 1976 ...... 6-0 ...... 41,400 ...... 6,900 19,177 Idaho ...... 10/13/18 1975 ...... 3-2 ...... 38,516 ...... 7,703 18,987 Portland State ...... 10/7/17 1974 ...... 4-1 ...... 30,821 ...... 7,705 & 1973 ...... 4-1 ...... 29,700 ...... 5,940 18,867 Bryant ...... 9/10/16 18,847 Sacramento State ...... 10/1/11 18,667 Eastern Washington ...... 9/29/18 18,637 Northern Colorado ...... 9/22/12 18,627 UC Davis ...... 10/26/13 18,617 East Tennessee State ...... 10/24/15 BOBCAT QUARTERBACK REPORT Bryan Nixon, jr 1 0-1 Season Win-Loss Records, Mark Fisher, so 7 1-6 Career Wins, MSU Starting QBs 1990 John Tetrault, sr 5 2-3 Rank WinsQB ...... Yrs Bobcat Starting QBs 1. 36 DeNarius McGhee ...... 2010-13 Year QB Starts Record Joe Volek, jr 6 2-4 2018 Tucker Rovig 2 1-1 1989 John Tetrault, jr 11 4-7 2. 26 Paul Dennehy ...... 1976-78 2018 Troy Andersen 9 6.3 1988 Shaun Shahan, sr 4 1-3 3. 25 Travis Lulay ...... 2002-05 2017 Chris Murray 11 5-6 John Tetrault, so 7 3-4 4. 20 Dennis Erickson ...... 1966-68 2016 Chris Murray 5 2-3 1987 Brian Stoltz, fr 1 0-1 5. 18 Rob Compson ...... 1995-98 2016 Tyler Bruggman 6 2-4 Kelly Sherwin, sr 6 1-5 6. 16 Kelly Bradley...... 1983-86 2015 Dakota Prukop 11 5-6 John Tetrault, jr 4 0-4 7. 12 Dakota Prukop ...... 2013- 2014 Jake Bleskin 2 1-1 1986 Kelly Bradley, sr 11 3-8 8. 11 Barry Sullivan ...... 1979-82 2014 Dakota Prukop 11 7-4 1985 Kelly Bradley, jr 6 1-5 8. 11 Zoonie McLean ...... 1970-72 2013 Jake Bleskin 2 1-1 Kelly Sherwin, so 1 0-1 10. 10 Mike Dunbar ...... 1972-74 2013 DeNarius McGhee 9 6-4 Greg Andal, sr 4 1-3 10. 10 Jack Rolovich ...... 2006-07 2012 DeNarius McGhee 13 11-2 1984 Kelly Bradley, so 14 12-2 2011 DeNarius McGhee 13 10-3 1983 Mark Godfrey, sr 9 1-8 2010 DeNarius McGhee 12 9-3 Kelly Bradley, fr 2 0-2 Season Wins, Starting QBs 2009 Mark Iddins 5 3-2 1982 Barry Sullivan, sr 2 0-2 Rank Wins QB ...... Years 2009 Cody Kempt 6 4-2 Mark Godfrey, jr 9 6-3 1. 12 Kelly Bradley...... 1984 2008 Cody Kempt 9 5-4 1981 Barry Sullivan, jr 8 2-6 1. 12 Paul Dennehy ...... 1976 2008 Mark Iddins 1 1-0 Mike Godfrey, so 1 1-0 3. 11 DeNarius McGhee ...... 2012 2008 Mark Desin 2 1-1 Dennis Stauch, sr 1 0-1 3. 10 DeNarius McGhee ...... 2011 2007 Jack Rolovich, sr. 10 5-5 1980 Barry Sullivan, so 9 3-6 5. 9 Denarius McGhee ...... 2010 2007 Cory Carpenter, sr. 1 1-0 Dennis Stauch, jr 1 1-0 6. 8 Paul Dennehy ...... 1978 2006 Jack Rolovich, jr 7 5-2 1979 Don Walsh, sr 2 0-2 6. 8 Zoonie McLean ...... 1972 2006 Cory Carpenter, jr 6 3-3 Barry Sullivan, fr 8 6-2 8. 7 Dakota Prukop ...... 2014 1978 Paul Dennehy, sr 10 8-2 2005 Travis Lulay, sr 11 7-4 8. 7 Travis Lulay ...... 2005 2004 Travis Lulay, jr 11 6-5 1977 Paul Dennehy, jr 10 6-4 1976 Paul Dennehy, so 13 12-1 8. 7 Travis Lulay ...... 2003 2003 Travis Lulay, so 13 7-6 8. 7 Rob Compson ...... 1998 2002 Travis Lulay, fr 8 5-3 1975 Mike Holder, sr 9 5-4 8. 7 Dennis Erickson ...... 1966 Tyler Thomas, sr 5 2-3 Keith Swenson, jr 1 0-1 2001 Tyler Thomas, jr 11 5-6 1974 Mike Dunbar, sr 6 4-2 8. 7 Dennis Erickson ...... 1967 2000 Farhaad Azimi, jr 10 0-10 Mike Holder, jr 4 3-1 Kevin Flatow, fr 1 0-1 1973 Mike Dunbar, jr 9 6-3 Career Winning Percentage 1999 Kasey Harte, sr 5 1-4 Mike Holder, so 2 1-1 Rank Win Pct QB ...... Years Dusty Broderick, fr 6 2-4 1972 Zoonie McLean, sr 11 8-3 1. .788 Paul Dennehy ...... 1976-78 1998 Rob Compson, sr 11 7-4 1971 Zoonie McLean, jr 8 2-5-1 Larry Eyer, sr 2 0-2 2. .766 DeNarius McGhee ...... 2010-13 1997 Rob Compson, jr 11 6-5 3. .670 Dennis Erickson ...... 1966-68 1996 Rob Compson, so 10 5-5 1970 Zoonie McLean, so 4 1-3 Jeff Tuss, jr 1 1-0 Bobby McGill, sr 4 1-3 4. .667 Mike Dunbar ...... 1972-74 1995 Jeff Tuss, so 8 5-3 Jay Groepper, sr 2 0-2 5. .600 Mike Holder ...... 1973-75 Rob Compson, fr 3 0-3 1969 Bobby McGill, sr 7 1-6 6. .588 Chad Mayer ...... 1992-93 1994 Brock Spencer, sr 11 3-8 Courter 2 0-2 7. .581 Travis Lulay ...... 2002-05 1993 Chad Mayer, so 7 5-2 1968 Dennis Erickson, sr. 10 6-4 8. .514 Rob Compson...... 1995-98 Brock Spencer, jr 4 2-2 1967 Dennis Erickson, jr 10 7-3 1966 Dennis Erickson, so 9 7-2 9. .485 Kelly Bradley ...... 1983-86 1992 Mark Fisher, so 1 0-1 10. .478 Zoonie McLean ...... 1970-72 Chad Mayer, fr 10 4-6 Russ Dodge, so 1 1-0 1991 Joe Volek, sr 2 1-1 (minimum: 10 career starts and one full season) Top Passing Days, Home Debut Career Win-Loss Records, MSU Starting QBs (Since 1966) 1. 358 Joe Volek NAU ...... 1990 2. 337 Cory Carpenter Chadron State ....2006 Quarterback, Years Starts Record Pctg Brian Stoltz, ‘87 1 0-1 .000 3. 336 Kelly Sherwin Idaho State ...... 1986 Tucker Rovig, ‘18- 2 1-1 .500 Kelly Sherwin, ‘85-87 7 1-7 .125 4. 310 Tucker Rovig Wagner ...... 2018 Troy Andersen, ‘18- 9 6-3 .667 Kelly Bradley, ‘83-86 33 16-17 .485 (Reno H. Sales or Bobcat Stadium era, 1973-present) Chris Murray, ‘16-17 16 7-9 .400 Mark Godfrey, ‘82-83 18 7-11 .389 Tyler Bruggman, ‘16- 6 2-4 .333 Barry Sullivan, ‘79-82 27 11-16 .407 Top Passing Days, Home Opener Dakota Prukop, ‘13-15 22 12-10 .545 Dennis Stauch, ‘80-81 1 1-1 .500 1. 337 Cory Carpenter Chadron State ....2006 Jake Bleskin, ‘12- 4 2-2 500 Don Walsh, ‘77-79 2 0-2 .000 2. 334 Rob Compson Chadron State ....1997 3. 321 Joe Volek UM-Duluth ...... 1991 DeNarius McGhee, ‘10- 47 36-11 .766 Paul Dennehy, ‘76-78 33 26-7 .788 (Reno H. Sales or Bobcat Stadium era, 1973-present) Mark Iddins, ‘08-09 6 4-2 .667 Mike Holder, ‘73-75 15 9-6 .600 Cody Kempt, ‘08- 15 9-7 .563 Keith Swenson, ‘74-75 1 0-1 .000 Consecutive 300-yard Days Jack Rolovich, ‘06- 17 10-7 .625 Mike Dunbar, ‘72-74 15 10-5 .667 1. 6 Travis Lulay, 2004 Cory Carpenter, ‘03- 7 4-3 .500 Zoonie McLean,‘70-72 23 11-11-1 .478 1. 6 Kelly Bradley, 1984 Travis Lulay, ‘02-05 43 25-18 .581 Larry Eyer, ‘71 2 0-2 .000 3. 3 Denarius McGhee, 2010 Tyler Thomas, ‘01-02 16 7-9 .438 Bobby McGill, ‘69-70 11 2-9 .182 4. 2 Dakota Prukop, 2015 Farhaad Azimi, ‘00-01 10 0-10 .000 Jay Groepper, ‘68-70 2 0-2 .000 4. 2 Jack Rolovich, 2006 Kevin Flatow, ‘00 1 0-1 .000 Courter, ‘69 2 0-2 .000 4. 2 Kelly Bradley,1984 Kasey Harte, ‘96-99 5 1-4 .200 Dennis Erickson, ‘66-68 29 20-9 .670 Dusty Broderick, ‘99 6 2-4 .333 Russ Dodge, ‘66-68 1 1-0 1.000 Consecutive 400-yard Days Rob Compson, ‘95-98 35 18-17 .514 1. 2 Travis Lulay, 2004; DeNarius McGhee, 2010 Jeff Tuss, ‘95-96 9 6-3 .667 Brock Spencer,‘93-94 15 5-10 .333 Chad Mayer, ‘92-93 17 9-8 .588 Mark Fisher, ‘90-92 8 1-7 .125 Joe Volek, ‘90-91 8 3-5 .600 Bryan Nixon, ‘91 1 0-1 .000 John Tetrault, ‘87-90 27 9-18 .333 Shaun Shahan, ‘88 4 1-3 .250 Top Bobcat Quarterback Starting Debuts (by Yardage) Yr Opp Site A-C-I Pct Yds TD MSU Freshman Records Joe Volek 1990 NAU Home 40-27-0 .675 358 5 Jake Bleskin 2013 Colorado Mesa Home 35-26-0 .743 305 2 Rushing Yards Jack Rolovich 2006 Sac State Away 34-16-3 .471 302 2 1. 860 Chris Murray ...... 2016 Travis Lulay 2002 Idaho State Away 35-21-1 .600 262 2 2. 843 Isaiah Ifanse ...... 2018 Brock Spencer 1993 Idaho Home 25-16-0 .640 248 2 Cory Carpenter 2006 Colorado Away 31-23-0 .742 228 1 3. 645 Aaron Mason ...... 2006 Kelly Sherwin 1986 Washington St. Away 51-25-2 .490 217 0 4. 515 Troy Andersen ...... 2017 Mark Fisher 1991 Idaho Home 45-18-2 .400 204 1 Chris Murray 2016 Weber State Away 16-10-2 .625 199 3 5. 455 Dave Alt ...... 1956 Tyler Bruggman 2016 Idaho Away 35-19-1 .543 191 1 6. 415 Lathian Tyler ...... 1997 Chad Mayer 1992 Stephen F. Austin Home 28-12-1 .429 179 1 7. 384 Si Ryan ...... 1989 DeNarius McGhee 2010 Fort Lewis Home 17-11-0 .607 178 2 Tucker Rovig 2018 South Dakota State Away 25-13-2 .520 164 1 8. 352 Ryan Johnson ...... 1999 Dakota Prukop 2014 Arkansas State Away 26-14-2 .538 142 0 9. 312 CJ Palmer ...... 2008 Kelly Bradley 1983 Fresno State Home 29-14-0 .483 162 0 10. 287 Steve Haugeberg...... 1988 Troy Andersen 2018 Western Illinois Home 21-12-0 .571 81 0 Top Bobcat Quarterback Rushing Games Passing Yards Yds QB Yr Opp Site Rushes TD L YPC 1. 3,163 Denarius McGhee ...... 2010 207* Troy Andersen 2018 Portland State Away 21* 2 66 9.6 196 Dakota Prukop 2015 Eastern Wash. Away 28 2. 2,064 Travis Lulay ...... 2002 187 Chris Murray 2017 Sacramento St Home 16 3. 1,126 Chad Mayer ...... 1992 184 Chris Murray 2017 Northern Ariz. Away 19 4. 817 Barry Sullivan ...... 1979 176 Dakota Prukop 2015 Black Hills State Home 13 159 Troy Andersen 2018 Idaho Home 14 2 60 11.4 5. 707 Chris Murray ...... 2016 150 Chris Murray 2017 Northern Colo. Away 26 6. 474 Tucker Rovig ...... 2018 145 Troy Andersen 2018 Western Illinois Home 24 2 17 6.0 7. 412 Kelly Bradley ...... 1983 *-only counts totals while lined up at quarterback 8. 264 John Tetrault ...... 1987 9. 213 Dave Alt ...... 1956

Receiving Yards 1. 556 Everett Gilbert ...... 2009 2. 502 Tanner Bleskin ...... 2010 3. 407 DeSean Thomas ...... 2008 4. 395 Jerrod Watson ...... 1987 5. 379 Justin Paige ...... 2014 6. 382 Jayshawn Gates ...... 2014 7. 344 Rob Tesch ...... 1989 8. 339 Mitchell Herbert ...... 2014 9. 326 Kenyatte Morgan ...... 1994

Total Offense Yards 1. 3,344 Denarius McGhee ...... 2010 2. 2,240 Travis Lulay ...... 2002 3. 1,638 Chris Murray ...... 2016 4. 1,109 Chad Mayer ...... 1992 5. 955 Barry Sullivan ...... 1979 6. 843 Isaiah Ifanse ...... 2018 7. 668 Dave Alt ...... 1956 8. 645 Aaron Mason ...... 2006 9. 515 Troy Andersen ...... 2017 10. 500 Tucker Rovig ...... 2018

All-Purpose Yards 1. 1,195 Everett Gilbert ...... 2009 2. 935 Isaiah Ifanse ...... 2018 3. 860 Chris Murray ...... 2016 4. 799 Aaron Mason ...... 2006 5. 730 Mark Rinehart ...... 1986 6. 630 Sean Hill ...... 1989 7. 595 Kenyatte Morgan ...... 1994 8. 560 Troy Andersen ...... 2017 9. 538 DeSean Thomas ...... 2008 10. 522 Tanner Bleskin ...... 2010 Defensive Scores since ‘68 MSU Interceptions for Touchdown MSU Safeties Year Player Yds ...... Opponent 2014 Team bad snap on punt ...... Black Hills St 2018 Greg Filer III 27 ...... Weber State 2011 Michael Foster forced intentional grounding in EZ ....Minot 2017 Mac Bignell 18 ...... Idaho State 2009 Team blocked punt through EZ ...... NC 2014 Deonte Flowers 38 ...... UC Davis 2008 Dane Fletcher blocked quick kick in EZ ...... NAU 2014 Khari Garcia 45 ...... North Dakota 2008 Team bad punt snap ...... Weber State 2013 Alex Singleton 23 ...... Colorado Mesa 2008 Team blocked punt ...... Idaho State 2013 Craig Ashworth 57 ...... Monmouth 2007 Chase Gazzerro sack ...... Idaho St. 2012 Steven Bethley 32 ...... Portland State 2007 Team bad snap ...... Dixie St. 2012 Darius Jones 45 ...... UC Davis 2006 Team bad snap ...... Idaho St. 2010 Zach Minter 53 ...... Eastern Washington 2005 Team ...... NAU 2008 Kevin Retoriano 17 ...... Portland State 2003 Team ...... Eastern Wash. 2008 Kevin Retoriano 64 ...... Northern Colorado 2007 Kevin Retoriano 83 ...... Idaho St. Opp Interceptions for Touchdown 2007 Michael Beach 12 ...... Weber St. Year Player Yds ...... Opponent 2007 Chase Gazzerro 26 ...... Weber St. 2017 Jake Disterhaupt 37 ...... North Dakota 2006 Michael Beach 51 ...... Weber St. 2014 Josh Armstrong 31 ...... Sacramento State 2005 Epikopo King 15 ...... North Dakota St. 2013 Austin Hasquet 37 ...... Northern Arizona 2004 Ryan Force 57 ...... Adams St. 2012 Jordan Tonani 21 ...... Eastern Washington 2003 Kane Ioane 59 ...... St. Mary’s 2012 Jordan Glass 7 ...... UC Davis 2003 Kenneth Qualls 54 ...... Montana 2011 Matt Evans 58 ...... New Hampshire 2002 Kahiam Hunter 54 ...... Weber St. 2008 Ryan Kelley 45 ...... Eastern Wash. 2001 Kane Ioane 30 ...... UAB 2005 Jarrett 38 ...... Eastern Wash. 2001 Joey Thomas 10 ...... Eastern Wash. 2004 Ivory 41 ...... Cal Poly 1997 Jeff Alexander 23 ...... Eastern Wash. 2001 Jarrett 79 ...... Cal Poly 1996 Omar Turner 49 ...... Eastern Wash. 2001 Seamster 27 ...... Idaho 1995 Omar Turner 78 ...... Colorado St. 2000 Robinson 51 ...... Idaho State 1995 Rodney Ellis 58 ...... SW Texas 1996 Morgan 50 ...... Nevada 1993 Chris Steinbeisser 55 ...... Idaho St. 1995 Standifer 14 ...... Colorado St. 1992 Sean Hill 80 ...... Eastern Wash. 1991 King 45 ...... Boise State 1988 Jon Wanago 18 ...... Boise St. 1991 Bergman 10 ...... NAU 1988 Rob Pouliot 100 ...... Boise St. 1991 George Buddy 25 ...... Nevada 1985 Rob Pouliot 20 ...... E. Oregon 1990 Mark Echohawk 45 ...... Idaho St. 1985 D. Smith 38 ...... NAU 1990 Kevin Morris 44 ...... Montana 1984 Joe Roberts 97 ...... Rhode Island 1989 Boykin 78 ...... Kansas 1981 Troy Timmer 27 ...... Simon Fraser 1989 McGowan 24 ...... Montana 1981 Paul Dilley 32 ...... Weber St. 1987 R. Frost 36 ...... Long Beach 1979 Mike McLeod 89 ...... Idaho St. 1985 Harris 31 ...... Boise St. 1978 Stuart Dodds 67 ...... Fresno St. 1985 Duarte 72 ...... NAU 1976 Les Leininger 75 ...... NAU 1985 Bellar 47 ...... NAU 1977 Mikkelson 35 ...... Weber St. 1984 Altena 25 ...... Eastern Wash. 1973 Gary Wright 22 ...... Idaho St. 1984 Loveall 64 ...... Idaho 1973 Randy Hickel 30 ...... Weber St. 1984 Bowers 25 ...... Ark. St. 1973 Randy Hickel 72 ...... Montana 1983 Caves 70 ...... Boise St. 1971 Monte Boston 71 ...... Portland St. 1982 Daryl McCoy 87 ...... Nevada 1970 Bob Banaugh 28 ...... Fresno St. 1979 Chapman 52 ...... Idaho State 1959 Jim McLeod 59 ...... Idaho St.+ 1978 Ray Smith 86 ...... NAU 1958 Sam Moore 80 ...... St. Ambrose+ 1977 Ron Woodke 77 ...... Portland St. +-only interception scores recorded prior to 1968

Fumbles Returned for MSU Touchdown Fumbles Returned for Opp Touchdown 2017 Chad Kanow 0 ... Portland St (fumbled punt snap) 2014 Will Ratelle 21 ...... North Dakota 2013 *James Nelson 45 ...... North Dakota (on kickoff) 2005 Chris Gocong in EZ ...... Cal Poly 2010 Zach Minter 0 ...... Drake 2001 Keawe 9 ...... NAU 2009 Darius Jones 32 ...... Idaho State 1998 Swanson 73 ...... CS Northridge 2008 Jeff Brown 8 ...... Adams State 1994 Matthews 22 ...... NAU 2005 Daryl Rogers in EZ ...... Weber St. 1995 Smith in EZ ...... Weber State 2003 Brandon Eggart 40 ...... NAU 1994 Guillory 1 ...... Eastern Wash. 2002 Isaac Gardner 50 ...... Weber St. 2002 Adam Cordeiro 76 ...... Eastern Wash. Opp Safeties 2001 David Smith 37 ...... Wash. St. 2013 Stephan Sanders TFL in EZ ...... SMU 2000 Kane Ioane 55 ...... Northridge 2009 Team ...... Weber State 1998 Lamonte Bell 9 ...... Idaho St. 2006 Team ...... Idaho St. 1994 Mike Nye 16 ...... Eastern Wash. 2005 Mitchell ...... Sac St. 1990 Morgan Ryan 22 ...... Idaho St. 2004 Team ...... Colorado St. 1985 Ron Hanson in EZ ...... Wash. St. 2000 Team ...... NAU *-on kickoff 1998 Team ...... Ft. Lewis

MSU Defensive Conversions Opp Defensive Conversion 2017 Bryson McCabe 98 ...... Northern Arizona 2011 A. Gorrell 89 ...... New Hampshire 2013 Steven Bethley 100 ...... Weber State 1999 Jackson 90 ...... Western NM 2008 David Taylor 52 ...... South Dakota 1999 Josh Perkins 90 ...... Cal Poly 1991 Morgan Ryan 90 ...... Sam Houston