Idaho State nearly upsets #2 Montana

Summary

Second-ranked Montana used a late field goal to escape Holt Arena with a 12-9 win over winless Idaho State Saturday in Pocatello.

Story Created: Nov 7, 2009 at 6:56 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 7, 2009 at 9:51 PM MST

Idaho State nearly upsets #2 Montana
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - Montana kicker Brody McKnights 33-yard field goal on the final play sealed a 12-10 comeback win against Idaho State on Saturday.

With the escape, the Grizzlies claimed their 12th Big Sky Conference title.

McKnights kick, which sailed through the uprights despite being deflected by Idaho State defensive back Michael Wright, capped a nine-play, 67-yard drive that began with 1:30 remaining.

Montana (9-0, 6-0) was led by quarterback Andrew Selle, who completed 19 of 29 attempts for 321 yards with one interception. Wide receiver Marc Mariani had eight catches for 192 yards, including a 39-yard reception in the games final drive.

Montana running back Chase Reynolds rushed for 123 yards on 22 attempts.

ISU Quarterback (Timberline High, Boise, ID) Russel Hill completed 23 of 36 attempts for 198 yards with a touchdown and interception for Idaho State (0-10, 0-7). Clint Knickrehm had 102 yards on 19 rushing attempts.

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