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ISU FootballSunday, November 8

Idaho State falls 28-26 to No. 3 Montana State in triple overtime

The Good Day Pocatello teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you watched Saturday night, you saw a close one. The No. 22 Bengals lost 28-26 in triple overtime to No. 3 Montana State at the . It was their first ranked matchup with the Bobcats since 2005. It was also Idaho State's first triple-overtime game since 1982, another loss to Montana State.

Montana State edged Idaho State in triple overtime

  • Montana State28
    Idaho State26
    FinalTriple overtime at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello

Sources: Local News 8, Idaho State Journal

Mason Lindberg's field goal try was blocked in the final seconds of regulation, which forced overtime. Montana State then won it on a two-point conversion, when Dane Steel threw to Rylan Schlepp in the right corner of the end zone.

“A tough pill to swallow for sure.”

Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins
  • Records: Idaho State 6-4 (3-4), Montana State 9-1 (6-1 )
  • Jordan Cooke: 30-of-52 for 318 yards, one interception
  • Tommy Poe: nine catches for 100 yards
  • Next: Montana (7-3), Sat., Nov. 14, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2

Idaho State out-gained Montana State but still lost

410Total yards332
26Points28

Sources: Local News 8, Idaho State Journal

Sources: Local News 8, Idaho State Journal

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