BOZEMAN, Mont. (Interstat) — Montana State defeated Central Connecticut 35-30 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Bobcat Stadium in an NCAA Football Championship Division game. Justin Lamson led the Bobcats, completing 23 of 28 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns while adding 32 rushing yards. Adam Jones rushed 18 times for 122 yards and caught six passes for 92 yards and two scores. Seth Brock recorded five tackles and two sacks, and Cole Taylor made 11 tackles. Brett Griffis paced the Blue Devils, throwing for 228 yards and rushing for 43 yards while accounting for three touchdowns. Davon Smith Jr. ran for 92 yards, Elijah Daniels caught a 56-yard touchdown pass, and Damani Williams added a touchdown reception. Jacob Staton had eight tackles and an interception for Central Connecticut. Montana State improved to 4-0, while Central Connecticut fell to 0-3. The Bobcats controlled the ground game and made key defensive stops.