MSU vs. North Dakota
Live updates from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's sports staff from the Montana State University football game against the University of North Dakota in Bozeman on Sept. 27, 2014.
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Flea flicker to Justin Paige almost worked. The freshman can run faster than anybody on the field with him and he laid out for the pass, but it rolled off his hands -
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Prukop can't hit Salanoa on second, then Prukop tries to do too much, fumbles. ND scoops and scores #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:00:10 PM -
The ground clearly forced the fumble, but the play stands and its 16-7 at 7:37. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:01:11 PM
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Prukop zig zagged his way about 20 yards into the backfield to escape UND defenders, once they got him he fumbled. Prukop was absolutely down and if there was replay this would have only resulted in a foolish play and giant loss
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Cats lead 16-7 and the boos are still coming from the crowd at Bobcat Stadium 7:37 remaining, 2nd
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Whether Prukop was down on that fumble or not, this is the first home game he hasn't been extremely sharp.by Slim Kimmel via twitter retweeted by Bobcat_Beat 9/27/2014 9:03:31 PM -
Plays like that don't happen often, but it's a reminder of why replay should be used in sports. Sometimes humans make mistakes and if the technology can correct them, it should be used
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Cats take over at 27, Johnson on zone read for 7, then 4 more for first down #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:04:51 PM
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Prukop for 15 yards on first, then Newell up the middle for 4. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:05:59 PM
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Prukop still inching toward positive rushing yardage after 25-yard loss last drive. He's got -8 on 6 carriesby Colter Nuanez via twitter 9/27/2014 9:06:43 PM
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Will Krolick with catch, picks up first at the ND 37. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:06:48 PM
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Johnson up middle for 3 on first, then spin for 2. third down #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:07:46 PM
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Griebel with catch on edge, follows Paige's block for 8 and a first. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:08:33 PM
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On first and 10 at the 24, Prukop bobbles ball and is dropped for loss of 2 #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:09:17 PM
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On a play-action, @DakotaPrukop finds a streaking @MitchHerbert5 for his first collegiate touchdown from 26 yards out #BigSkyFBby Colter Nuanez via twitter 9/27/2014 9:09:58 PM
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Prukop drops back, and hit freshman Mitchell Herbert up the far side for a 26-yard touchdown — his first. 23-7 Cats. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 9:10:11 PM
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Mitch Herbert catches his first touchdown at a Bobcat. He just beat the corner off the line and Prukop threaded a 26-yard pass right into his arms. Cats 23, UND 7 2:56
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Norberg fumbles toss, recovers after loss of 5, then Mollberg hits McGill for short gain. Third and 10 #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:00:41 PM
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Barnett with great closing speed to deflect Mollberg pass, force fourth down. ND will try 33 yarder. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:01:29 PM
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Kick is good, and its 26-10 at 6:32. After TOD, ND goes 49 yards on 10 plays in 4:44. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:02:24 PM
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Johnson fumbles on kickoff, falls on the ball at the 20. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:04:19 PM
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On first and 10, screen to Jayshawn for 9, then Johnson gains 2 for a first #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:07:10 PM
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Gates catches screen once more, eludes a few defenders for 9 more. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:07:48 PM
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Prukop with dangerous screen to Griebel, incomplete; on third and 1, Prukop keeps on zone read and is swallowed up. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:09:06 PM
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On first and 10 at own 15 at 4:27, Mollberg carries for 6, then Norberg picks up first at the 25. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:12:53 PM
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Mollberg with accurate pass to McGill, who is dropped at the 45 after gain of 20. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:13:29 PM
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UND is moving the ball pretty well this half. They've been more active in the run game and Mollberg has gained some rhythm in the passing game
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Singleton blows up play, Norberg dropped for -2, then Norberg for 7 up the middle. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:14:40 PM
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UND has been able to attack the middle of MSU's defensive line pretty effectively these past two drives. 3rd down and 5 here, And Coe comes unblocked off the edge for his second sack of the game
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On third and 5, Coe and Nate Bignell meet at the QB, force 5-yard loss and punt #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:15:36 PM
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That's at least the second time this game MSU has shown blitz with Alex Singleton and Na'a Moeakiola before the two backers bailed out for coverage.
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On first and 10 MSU at own 26, Prukop with strike to Gates for 66 yards up near sideline. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:17:07 PM
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On first and goal at 7 after 67-yard connection, Prukp scrambles but nets nothing on final play of third. 26-10 #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:19:05 PM
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We're heading to the fourth and this game is a little more than 2 hours old. Cats lead 26-10
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(-yard touchdown run by Johnson negated by chop block on Newell; on second and goal at 23, Brekke pass to Prukop #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:22:38 PM
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Trick play gains 0; on third and 21, Griebel with catch to the 15. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:23:40 PM
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Daly splits uprights from 32 yards — he's 3 for 3 — and Cats lead 29-10. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:24:22 PM
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23 of 29 MSU points scored by freshman. #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:25:44 PM
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ND takes over at own 32 at 13:53. Mollber's pass well off mark, but roughing passer called on Coe #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:27:35 PM
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On first and 10 at the ND 47, Norberg pushes ahead for 2, then Mollberg connects in flat, gains only 1 #msubobcatsFB #BigSkyFBby Jon Maletz via twitter 9/27/2014 10:28:58 PM
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