Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
5-4 , 4-2
Montana State
7-1 , 4-1
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State | 10 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 33 |
| Montana State | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
10/24/2026 4:47:00 PM | Football
Weber State hosts UC Davis next Saturday at 1 p.m.
Weber State led 27-17 at halftime before Montana State scored three straight touchdowns to take control of the game. The Wildcats scored on the final play but could not overcome the second-half deficit.
The loss snapped Weber State's three-game winning streak and dropped the Wildcats to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in Big Sky Conference play. Montana State improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
The Bobcats finished with 510 yards of total offense, including 278 rushing yards, while Weber State totaled 364 yards. The Wildcats forced two turnovers but also lost two fumbles.
Weber State opened the scoring on its first possession, driving 77 yards in six plays before David Dellenbach connected on a 21-yard field goal with 10:25 remaining in the first quarter.
Montana State responded with a 57-yard touchdown run to take a 7-3 lead with 8:01 left in the quarter.
The Wildcats answered with a 13-play, 75-yard drive that took more than five minutes off the clock. Nate Dahle connected with Ammon Munyer for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 2:47 remaining, giving Weber State a 10-7 lead after the first quarter.
Montana State regained the lead early in the second quarter with a 17-play, 72-yard touchdown drive. The Bobcats scored on a 2-yard touchdown pass with 9:52 remaining to go ahead 14-10.
Weber State answered immediately on the ensuing kickoff as Dyson Parker returned the kick 100 yards for a touchdown to give the Wildcats a 17-14 lead. It was the 17th 100-yard kickoff return in Weber State history and the first in three years.
Montana State tied the game at 17-17 on a 29-yard field goal with 5:53 remaining in the half.
The Wildcats responded with an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive. Seth Rigtrup broke free for a 31-yard touchdown run with 1:53 remaining to put Weber State back in front 24-17.
Weber State added to its lead before halftime, with Dellenbach connecting on a 37-yard field goal with one minute remaining to extend the lead to 27-17.
Montana State had a chance to cut into the deficit on the final play of the half, but Weber State blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt to preserve the 10-point halftime lead.
The Bobcats began their comeback in the third quarter, scoring on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 7:07 remaining to cut the Weber State lead to 27-24.
Montana State took the lead for good on the first play of the fourth quarter, scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run with 14:57 remaining to go ahead 31-27.
The Wildcats were unable to regain the lead, and Montana State extended its advantage with a 27-yard touchdown run with 1:54 remaining to make it 38-27.
Weber State put together one final scoring drive, going 72 yards in 12 plays. Dahle connected with Robert Young for an 11-yard touchdown pass with two seconds remaining. The two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the final score at 38-33.
Dahle finished 21 of 40 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. He also rushed for 34 yards.
Noah Kjar led the Wildcats with eight receptions for 124 yards, including a 68-yard reception early in the game. Tate Kjar added five catches for 64 yards, while Young had five receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Rigtrup led Weber State in rushing with 57 yards on six carries and a touchdown. Spencer Ferguson added 23 rushing yards before leaving the game with a knee injury.
Parker finished with 144 kickoff return yards on three returns, including his 100-yard touchdown. Dellenbach was 2 for 2 on field goals, connecting from 21 and 37 yards, and made all three of his extra-point attempts.
Weber State finished with 21 first downs and converted 6 of 12 third-down attempts. Montana State had 31 first downs, held the ball for more than 38 minutes, and converted all three of its fourth-down attempts.
The Wildcats have three games remaining in the regular season. Weber State returns home to host nationally ranked UC Davis on Saturday, October 31 at 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
WSU 3, MSU 0
WSU - Dellenbach,David 21 yd field goal 6 plays, 77 yards, TOP 01:55
WSU 3, MSU 7
MSU - White,Jared 57 yd run (Sansted,Myles kick), 5 plays, 73 yards, TOP 02:24
WSU 10, MSU 7
WSU - Munyer,Ammon 2 yd pass from Dahle,Nate (Dellenbach,David kick) 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:14
WSU 10, MSU 14
MSU - Schlepp,Rylan 2 yd pass from Lamson,Justin (Sansted,Myles kick) 17 plays, 72 yards, TOP 07:55
WSU 17, MSU 14
WSU - Parker,Dyson 100 yd kickoff return (Dellenbach,David kick)
WSU 17, MSU 17
MSU - Sansted,Myles 29 yd field goal 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:45
WSU 24, MSU 17
WSU - Rigtrup,Seth 31 yd run (Dellenbach,David kick), 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 04:00
WSU 27, MSU 17
WSU - Dellenbach,David 37 yd field goal 4 plays, 2 yards, TOP 00:41
WSU 27, MSU 24
MSU - Reed,Jordan 12 yd pass from Lamson,Justin (Sansted,Myles kick) 11 plays, 49 yards, TOP 05:43
WSU 27, MSU 31
MSU - Lencioni,Rocky 1 yd run (Sansted,Myles kick), 7 plays, 55 yards, TOP 02:18
WSU 27, MSU 38
MSU - Jones,Adam 27 yd run (Sansted,Myles kick), 11 plays, 88 yards, TOP 06:50
WSU 33, MSU 38
WSU - Young,Robert 11 yd pass from Dahle,Nate () 12 plays, 72 yards, TOP 01:52