We recap all the action from the semifinal round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs
The stage is finally set for the FCS National Championship. No. 1 Montana State and No. 2 North Dakota State will meet in Frisco, Texas, for the national championship.
It will be the fifth postseason matchup between the programs, in which the Bison are 4-0 against the Bobcats. These programs met in the 2021 FCS National Championship, where North Dakota State defeated Montana State 38-10 in Frisco.We recap all the action from the semifinals of the 2024 FCS Playoffs below.Montana State kept its undefeated season alive with an impressive 31-17 win over South Dakota.
It was another must-see performance from quarterback Tommy Mellott, who led the Bobcats with 125 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He also completed 8-of-17 passes for 134 passing yards and one touchdown. The Bobcats scored on five of their first six possessions, including an explosive 41-yard touchdown run from Mellott on a broken play.Missed opportunities defined this game for South Dakota, including two turnover on downs inside Montana State territory in the second half.
Montana State defensive linemen Kenneth Eiden IV and Brody Grebe combined for two sacks, both coming in key moments for the Bobcats. South Dakota running back Travis Theis had an outstanding performance, leading the Coyotes with 110 rushing yards and 80 receiving yards.North Dakota State improved to 38-1 in FCS playoff games inside the Fargodome with a 28-21 win over South Dakota State.
Quarterback Cam Miller had another impressive performance, completing 13-of-19 attempts for 179 passing yards, 93 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns. Bryce Lance had a career-high 125 receiving yards and three touchdowns, including a highlight-reel game-winning touchdown with 4:02 remaining. He also set the single-season school record with 16 receiving touchdowns.
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