'Cat-Griz 2017

Live coverage from the sports staff at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle of the annual Montana State-University of Montana football matchup from Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman.

3rd & 7 37yd

Beautiful day in Bozeman. Kickoff approaching #MSUBobcatsFB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DO73PqYVQAAyWMZ.jpg

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 6:36:40 PM
We're about 15 minutes from kickoff. Follow @pschweds and myself here for play-by-play and analysis: bit.ly/2AZ1geF #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 6:59:36 PM
Bobcats seniors are being honored on the field as part of Senior Day festivities. Today will be their last game in an MSU uniform.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:04:14 PM
Mac Bignell was the last introduced during Senior Day festivities. On how his family shaped his career: bit.ly/2hDAS1q #msubobcatsfb

by Paul Schwedelson via twitter 11/18/2017 7:07:06 PM
Horses, football players and fireworks on the field all at the same time. #msubobcatsfb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DO7_B7FVAAAGXJY.jpg

by Paul Schwedelson via twitter 11/18/2017 7:11:09 PM
MSU wins toss, defers, Grizzlies will receive as the 117th 'Cat-Griz game is set to kick off #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:11:24 PM
Kickoff is moments away. Follow along on our live blog, here: bit.ly/2zfmxU5 #MSUBobcatsFB

by Paul Schwedelson via twitter 11/18/2017 7:12:43 PM
When Montana took the field, the Bobcat Stadium crowd booed. Packed house at kickoff.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:13:02 PM
UM will open at the 25 with Gresch Jensen at QB #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:13:52 PM
Griz open with a Calhoun rush, Fa'anono wraps him up after just 2 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:14:36 PM
Fa'anono made the first stop. McCabe made the second. UM facing a third and 4 on opending set.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:15:01 PM
Louie-McGee gets ball on edge, but three Bobcats are there. Great pursuit #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:15:11 PM
Tyrel Thomas gets burned on comeback, Justin Calhoun with easy first down at the 42 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:15:42 PM
Montana approaches midfield with a gain of 8 on first down.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:15:47 PM
Calhoun for 8, then 3 and a first at the MSU 47 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:16:20 PM
Jensen on the money on out to Curran. First at the 23 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:16:58 PM
UM opened the game with several runs and then Gresch Jensen hit Keenan Curran on a play action. Griz moving the ball.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:17:12 PM
Jensen runs it off tackle to the left and Montana has first and goal from the 10

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:17:30 PM
Jeremy Calhoun for 5, then Jensen keeps and dives down at the 10 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:17:34 PM
Montana offense cruising but facing third and goal from the 3. Big play coming here.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:18:24 PM
Lee bulls his way to the 6, then inside the 5. Third and goal at the 3 upcoming #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:18:42 PM
Alijah Lee is stopped up the middle on third and goal. Here comes UM's field-goal unit

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:18:49 PM
Early decision. Lee stuffed at the line. Kick team on #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:19:08 PM
Purdy connects, Grizzlies lead 3-0 at 10:13 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:19:44 PM
Montana's offense cruises on opening drive but is stopped on third and goal. 3-0 UM leads. #MSUBobcatsFB

by Paul Schwedelson via twitter 11/18/2017 7:19:46 PM
12 plays, 72 yards on that opening march. Grizzlies 1 of 2 on third down, Jensen sharp early #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:20:54 PM
Montana ran the ball eight times and threw it three times on opening drive. Montana has been much more balanced offensively this year, but I'm not sure anyone expects the Grizzlies to beat the 'Cats at their own game: pounding the ball on the ground.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:21:00 PM
JoJo Henderson opposite Bryce Alley at corner spots, at least for first quarter while Jalen Cole sits #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:21:53 PM
Tipping the Scales: When Montana State has the ball
Bozeman Daily ChronicleMost will recall only that frenzied, frustrating final sequence — one snarled by mistimed motion and a relentless pass rush — that resulted in an errant toss, a failed two-point

by Bozeman Daily Chronicle 11/18/2017 7:22:20 PM
Montana State takes over at its own 25 after the touchback.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:22:39 PM
Mitch Herbert with a great block to free up Jabarri Johnson on the screen pass. First down MSU

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:23:11 PM
Murray and the Bobcats open at the 25 with a quick strike to Johnson, who is sprung by a teammate for a first at the 36 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:23:24 PM
Miscommunication there, Murray high and wide of a double-covered Jabarri Johnson #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:24:00 PM
Herbert tip-toes the sideline, hauls in a pass for 9. What a play #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:24:35 PM
Murray rolls out and finds Herbert on the sideline. He already has two completions, as many as he had in last year's 'Cat-Griz game.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:24:38 PM
LaSane for 4 tough yards on first, then Murray keeps. Bad idea -- he's swallowed up for loss of 3 #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:26:12 PM
by Bozeman Daily Chronicle via Instagram 11/18/2017 7:28:24 PM
MSU punts on first possession after picking up 23 yards. UM had 72 yards on opening drive. #MSUBobcatsFB

by Paul Schwedelson via twitter 11/18/2017 7:28:42 PM
Grizzlies open second drive with another run. If they can pound the ball effectively, that's a major storyline to watch.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:30:54 PM
Montana State head coach Jeff Choate has said he wants the Bobcats' identity to be running the ball and stopping the run. MSU just came up with a stop on third and 1 on a Montana run up the middle. UM lines up to punt.

by Paul Schwedelson 11/18/2017 7:31:42 PM
Lee stuffed at the line. MSU front stands tall again, and Griz will punt #msubobcatsFB

by Jon Maletz via twitter 11/18/2017 7:31:54 PM

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