Montana State has found a variety of formulas for victory as the Bobcats try to become the first Big Sky Conference team to win consecutive national championships.
After Saturday’s triple-overtime victory at Idaho State, add another to the list. The Bobcats proved they can also win an absolute street fight.
A week after clicking on all cylinders in a 61-7 runaway over Cal Poly, MSU got Idaho State’s best shot. The Bengals entered the game with a reputation as one of the hardest-hitting, toughest defenses in the Big Sky. That proved true. Defensive coordinator Grant Duff’s plan was sound, and the Bengals played with a ferocity the Bobcats hadn’t seen this season…