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Injuries Plague Bobcats, Idaho Eyes Upset
3 Oct
Summary
- Montana State faces Idaho with key offensive and defensive players injured.
- Idaho, winless at 0-4, seeks a crucial home victory after a bye week.
- The betting line favors Montana State by 16.5 points, with an over/under of 58.5.
Montana State, a team that has impressed this season, will face a depleted roster against the Idaho Vandals. Key offensive playmakers, including starting quarterback Justin Lamson, running back Adam Jones, and wide receiver Taco Dowler, are sidelined due to injuries. Defensive injuries also impact the team, with several key contributors out.
Despite these challenges, Montana State secured a 28-14 victory over Northern Arizona in their last outing. Quarterback Patrick Duchien stepped in for Lamson, completing 16-of-20 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown, showing chemistry with receiver Carter Dahlke.
Idaho, meanwhile, enters this Friday, October 2nd contest with a 0-4 record, desperately seeking their first win. The Vandals are coming off a bye week, hoping to leverage their rest against a short-handed Montana State squad.
The betting market reflects Montana State's status as favorites, with the spread set at -16.5 points. However, Idaho's history of close games and Montana State's extensive injury list suggest a potentially competitive matchup.
