Live Blog: Montana State at Idaho
Montana State opens its 2016 season with a road game against former and future Big Sky rival Idaho, currently in the FBS' Sun Belt Conference. Follow along and join the discussion with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, live from the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.
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Follow along with the Chronicle's live blog tonight from Moscow as Montana State opens its season with Idaho. twitter.com/bozchronsports…by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 12:25:42 AM -
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Looks like Missoula Sentinel true freshman Gabe Peppenger will kick off for the Bobcats.by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 1:06:15 AM
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Watson blanketed by John Walker on third down, but Vandals will go on fourth. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:51:06 AM
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Bryson McCabe with clutch breakup on slot receiver on fourth, 'Cats with a much-needed TOD. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:51:54 AM
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John Walker and Bryson McCabe with consecutive PBUs to get Montana State's defense off the field early in the second. One thing noticeable so far: MSU DBs are in the area. LBs have had decent coverage, too. Secondary coach Gerald Alexander preaches playing the ball.
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MSU opens with golden opportunity at own 48, whole Vandals side seemingly tackles Newell for no gain on first #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:52:46 AM
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Bubble screen to D'Agostino sniffed out for loss of three. Third and long again. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:53:27 AM
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Idaho's defense starting to dial in here in the second quarter. Bobcats pace seemed to catch them off guard on first drive. Not anymore.by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 1:53:49 AM
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On third and 13, Bruggman takes big hit, so does Paige, who cannot come up with ball near midfield. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:54:06 AM
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Padmos shanks his second attempt, at least gets a roll to the 24. Vandals take over at 13:07. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 1:55:07 AM
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Poor service here at Kibbie Dome. Sorry for sporadic updates. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 2:36:55 AM
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Some takeaways from a frenetic first half:- Bryson McCabe can bring the wood. He's applied a couple of big hits, including the one that forced the fumble late in the second quarter. MSU's been aggressive on defense, but still is missing quite a few tackles and has let a couple of controllable plays rupture for big gains.- Chris Murray is going to be a factor this season. MSU burned his redshirt less than a quarter into the season. We'll ask after the game, but that was almost certainly planned. If the young man is going to be involved, expect it to be in a significant way.- It appeared Idaho might run away with this one when the score went to 17-7 midway through the first quarter, but the Bobcats buckled down and have kept within striking distance. Idaho, and particularly quarterback Matt Linehan, has left some yards on the field, however. If he's sharp in the second half, the Vandals are going to be OK.- Other notable young players that have played for MSU: WR Kevin Kassis, LB Josh Hill, DE Marcus Ferriter. Don't believe we've seen frosh RB Anthony Pegues yet. It's been the Chad Newell show in the Bobcats backfield, with occasional touches for Nick LaSane.
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Hold negates a big Jayshawn Gates return, Newell for 5 to start third quarter. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 2:54:01 AM
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Duckworth breaks another big run, this one to the MSU 17. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 3:48:57 AM
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Clark with a sure tackle on Duckworth after the big gain, then Fletcher Collins slows back after gain of 3 #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 3:49:55 AM
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Smart keeper from Linehan, but Strong trips him up 1 yard shy of first. Vandals will take a timeout with 4th looming #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 3:50:57 AM
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Tre'von Strong just made a terrific open-field tackle on Linehan, who looked like he would walk into the end zone.by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 3:51:01 AM
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LaBoy explodes off the edge for an amazing fourth-down stop. Kudos to Gregorak and Co. after this second-half performance. #msubobcatsFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/2/2016 3:53:10 AM
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MSU's defense has come up with big play after big play after big play in the second half. Can the offense find one in the final 5:21?by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 3:53:19 AM
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A very good point here. twitter.com/DrewBurkhart/s…by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 3:54:01 AM
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Newell (25-105, TD): "I mean, we came out here and played our asses off, plain and simple. In the end, we didn’t make enough plays."by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 4:41:56 AM
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HC Jeff Choate: "(Newell) is exactly the player I thought he was. ... I would go to war with that kid any day."by Parker Gabriel via twitter 9/2/2016 4:42:27 AM