North Dakota State at Montana State
Saturday, December 4, 2010, NCAA Division I Football Championship – Second Round Share
North Dakota State beat Montana State 42–17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Montana State led the series 4–1.
Final at Bobcat Stadium, BozemanAttendance 14,277
- At kickoff
- 13°F, clear, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Gallatin Field Airport (KBZN), 17 km from the stadium
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 42 |
| Montana State | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Montana State 63% to win. North Dakota State won as Elo’s underdog.
North Dakota State leads 6–4 in 10 meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2024 | North Dakota State 35, Montana State 32 | FCS Championship |
| 2023 | North Dakota State 35, Montana State 34 | FCS Championship – Second Round |
| 2021 | North Dakota State 38, Montana State 10 | |
| 2019 | North Dakota State 42, Montana State 14 | |
| 2018 | North Dakota State 52, Montana State 10 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State 42, Montana State 17 | NCAA Division I Football Championship – Second Round |
Around this game
North Dakota State
- Next gamevs. LafayetteSept. 3, 2011
- SeasonNorth Dakota State in 2010
- ProgramNorth Dakota State history and records
Montana State
- Next gameat UtahSept. 1, 2011
- SeasonMontana State in 2010
- ProgramMontana State history and records

