The Weber State Wildcats football team faced the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in a competitive contest at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. The Bobcats emerged victorious with a final score of 38-33 over the Wildcats.
Following the game, Montana State's head football coach, Brent Vigen, spoke to reporters. Defensive end Zac Crews and running back Jared White also provided comments to reporters after their team's win.
Key plays for Montana State included offensive efforts from quarterback Justin Lamson, who was active throwing the ball and breaking out of the pocket. Lamson operated under pressure from Weber State’s Da’Veon Ross, identifiable by jersey number 24.
On the ground, Montana State running back Jared White ran the ball in the second half and scored a touchdown, eluding Weber State’s Trevian Tribble (3) and Raimoana Tinirauarii (11). Adam Jones also made significant contributions to the Bobcats' offense, breaking free for touchdown runs in the fourth quarter on multiple occasions. Jones was also seen running the ball near the goalline and celebrated a touchdown in the endzone with teammate Rocky Lencioni.
Rocky Lencioni added to Montana State's scoring with a touchdown run and also picked up yardage after a catch, signaling a first down in the third quarter. Burke Mastel was observed celebrating one of Lencioni's touchdowns during the second half. Other Montana State players reaching the endzone included Reed, who wore jersey number 12 and scored a touchdown in the second half, celebrating with his teammates. Rylan Schlepp also scored a touchdown for the Bobcats. Carter Dahlke fought for yardage on a run, contributing to the team's offensive efforts.
Defensively for Montana State, Seth Brock recorded a quarterback sack. Titan Fleischmann celebrated a stop made by the defense. Additionally, Montana State’s Josaiah Asuega (94), Cole Taylor, and Blaine Downing (48) were noted for tackling a Weber State ball carrier during the game. Weber State’s Nate Dahle, wearing jersey number 13, was pursued by Montana State’s Zac Crews on the field.
This victory marked a pattern of close wins for Montana State, reminiscent of a previous game on September 19. In that instance, the Bobcats, despite being heavily favored, faced a double-digit deficit in the second half against Central Connecticut State. They responded with a 21-0 run, building an 11-point lead, and ultimately won by five points—the same margin of victory achieved against Weber State University. The result means the Weber State Wildcats returned to Ogden with a five-point loss after a hard-fought contest on the road.
