R. Dean Hendrickson

Scottre Humphrey

Football
11/2/2024 1:17:00 PM

Bill Lamberty

MSU looks to have some positive success on Saturday

CHENEY, Wash. – Long before Eastern Washington installed its signature red turf at Woodward Stadium, the Eagles showed Montana State red.

Eastern has an all-time lead of 32-13 against MSU, and that’s after a rare three-game winning streak in the series, the longest tie for the Bobcats in series history. Still, the narrative of the series has swung a little more in Montana State’s favor lately. The Bobcats became the first visiting team to win on the red grass of Roos Field, and MSU’s 3-3 record there is tied with Portland State for best by an opponent.

Yet Eastern’s lead is always large. MSU’s .289 winning percentage against the Eagles is the lowest against any team it has met at least 20 times. Wyoming is next (.300, 6-13).

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The Bobcats expect to draft largely as stated on the depth chart released Monday. Neil Daily starts at Will linebacker, and Scottre Humphrey He is expected to start at running back, but Juluis Davis should see action.

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Montana State is a team built from scrimmage, but today’s game is as grim as any Cats game. The Cats rush for 312.9 yards per game, second in the FCS, while Eastern Washington allows 236.7 rushing yards per game, 116^e in the FCS.

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Bobcat runs back Scottre Humphrey has rushed for 952 yards, 48 ​​after posting the 25^e 1,000-yard season in MSU history.

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Bobcat opponents have scored 10 points in the first quarter this season, all in New Mexico. The Cats outscored their opponents 200-38 before halftime.

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Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott has thrown 149 passes this season with a TD-to-interception ratio of 17-to-1. Eastern Washington quarterback Kekoa Visperas has thrown 260 passes with a TD-to-Interception ratio of 13-to-1.

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