South Dakota State at Montana State

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Montana State beat South Dakota State 31–⁠17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, South Dakota State led the series 3–⁠2.

AwaySouth Dakota State11–⁠4 in 2021
17
HomeMontana State12–⁠3 in 2021
31

Final at Bobcat Stadium, BozemanTV: ESPN2Attendance 20,457

At kickoff
14°F, overcast, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Gallatin Field Airport (KBZN), 17 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
South Dakota State7100017
Montana State7107731

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Montana State 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

South Dakota State leads 6–⁠2 in eight meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2025South Dakota State 30, Montana State 24
2023South Dakota State 20, Montana State 16
2022South Dakota State 39, Montana State 18FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal
2021Montana State 31, South Dakota State 17
2018South Dakota State 45, Montana State 14
2017South Dakota State 31, Montana State 27

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