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Montana State (2-1, 1-0) at No. 11 Weber State (2-2, 1-0), 3:35 p.m.
Before 2008, Montana State had Weber State's number, beating the Wildcats seven straight times. Now, Weber State is looking to extend its winning streak against the Bobcats to two, in an important Big Sky Conference game.
Last season, the Wildcats upended Montana State 35-12, led by Payton Award candidate Cameron Higgins, who passes for 349 yards and four touchdowns. The Wildcats' offense once again starts with Higgins (1,247 yards passing, 67% completion rate, 12 TDs), who after tossing seven interceptions in his first two games, hasn't been picked off in wins over Idaho State (44-17) and Portland State (36-29).
The multi-faceted Weber State offense also focuses on Payton Award nominee Trevyn Smith (377 yards rushing, 4.5 average, four TDs) at running back and All-American Tim Toone (30 catches, 13.3 average, four TDs) at wide receiver.
WSU's defense hasn't been great, allowing 339 yards per game, but it hasn't allowed over 30 points in the first four games. All-Americans Josh Morris and Beau Hadley (20 tackles, three forced fumbles) needs help in a secondary that allowed 353 yards against Portland State. Defensive end Kevin Linehan (19 tackles, five tackles for loss, four sacks) and linebacker Taylor Sedillo (31 tackles) are other key performers.
Montana State is starting to come around after a big 25-7 win over Northern Colorado. The offense has become more efficient each game with the play of senior quarterback Mark Iddins (569 yards passing, four TDs) and the combination of Aaron Mason (202 yards rushing, 6.1 average) and C.J. Palmer (146 yards rushing) in the backfield.
MSU's defense had its best showing of the season against Northern Colorado, allowing just 105 total yards, 32 on the ground. Buchanan Award nominee Dane Fletcher (20 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss) has been a force in the backfield, while linebacker Jeff Price (21 tackles) and safety Michael Rider (14 tackles, three interceptions) pace the rest of this improving group.
Montana State's defense has yet to face an offense as explosive as Weber State's in 2009 and should have trouble stopping the Wildcats' multiple weapons, while the Bobcat offense might not be able to keep up with that firepower.
WEBER STATE 35, MONTANA STATE 24
Montana State (2-1, 1-0) at No. 11 Weber State (2-2, 1-0), 3:35 p.m.
Before 2008, Montana State had Weber State's number, beating the Wildcats seven straight times. Now, Weber State is looking to extend its winning streak against the Bobcats to two, in an important Big Sky Conference game.
Last season, the Wildcats upended Montana State 35-12, led by Payton Award candidate Cameron Higgins, who passes for 349 yards and four touchdowns. The Wildcats' offense once again starts with Higgins (1,247 yards passing, 67% completion rate, 12 TDs), who after tossing seven interceptions in his first two games, hasn't been picked off in wins over Idaho State (44-17) and Portland State (36-29).
The multi-faceted Weber State offense also focuses on Payton Award nominee Trevyn Smith (377 yards rushing, 4.5 average, four TDs) at running back and All-American Tim Toone (30 catches, 13.3 average, four TDs) at wide receiver.
WSU's defense hasn't been great, allowing 339 yards per game, but it hasn't allowed over 30 points in the first four games. All-Americans Josh Morris and Beau Hadley (20 tackles, three forced fumbles) needs help in a secondary that allowed 353 yards against Portland State. Defensive end Kevin Linehan (19 tackles, five tackles for loss, four sacks) and linebacker Taylor Sedillo (31 tackles) are other key performers.
Montana State is starting to come around after a big 25-7 win over Northern Colorado. The offense has become more efficient each game with the play of senior quarterback Mark Iddins (569 yards passing, four TDs) and the combination of Aaron Mason (202 yards rushing, 6.1 average) and C.J. Palmer (146 yards rushing) in the backfield.
MSU's defense had its best showing of the season against Northern Colorado, allowing just 105 total yards, 32 on the ground. Buchanan Award nominee Dane Fletcher (20 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss) has been a force in the backfield, while linebacker Jeff Price (21 tackles) and safety Michael Rider (14 tackles, three interceptions) pace the rest of this improving group.
Montana State's defense has yet to face an offense as explosive as Weber State's in 2009 and should have trouble stopping the Wildcats' multiple weapons, while the Bobcat offense might not be able to keep up with that firepower.
WEBER STATE 35, MONTANA STATE 24
