BOZEMAN – Scottre Humphrey ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns and Montana State rolled in a 63-20 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
It was the 21st straight home win for the third-ranked FCS Bobcats.
Humphrey opened the scoring with a 2-yard TD run and added a 29-yard score that gave the Bobcats a 28-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Humphrey finished with 94 yards rushing in the first half as the Bobcats built a 35-10 halftime lead. Humphrey added a 9-yard touchdown run midway through the third.
Tommy Mellott threw for 157 yards and a touchdown and added 79 yards rushing.
Boone Abbott threw for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Utah Tech. Kobe Tracy added 117 yards passing with a touchdown and interception.