FARMINGTON, Utah (Oct. 2, 2022) - Idaho, Montana and Montana State all improved to 2-0 in the Big Sky after wins on Saturday, while Sacramento State won its first conference game to improve to 4-0 overall for the first time since 1982.
Below is a recap of every Big Sky football game from this past week.
Portland State 35, Northern Arizona 27
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HILLSBORO (Oct. 1, 2022) – Sophomore Dante Chachere racked up over 400 yards of total offense and scored five touchdowns as Portland State defeated Northern Arizona 35-27 for its first win of the season. Chachere completed 22-of-28 for 274 yards and three scores, while earning 128 yards on the ground and another two touchdowns on the day.
Montana 28, Idaho State 20
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POCATELLO (Oct. 1, 2022) – Montana had its first 100-yard rusher in almost a year after Marcus Knight gained 109 yards on the ground to pace the Griz in a 28-20 victory at Idaho State and keep their record perfect at 5-0. The Bengals pulled within eight points despite trailing 28-6 entering the fourth quarter, but a failed onside kick attempt ended Idaho State's comeback bid.
Sacramento State 49, Cal Poly 21
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SAN LUIS OBISPO (Oct. 1, 2022) – Sacramento State improved to 4-0 for the first time since 1982, as the Hornets defeated Cal Poly 49-21 in San Luis Obispo. Jake Dunniway led the Hornets with 246 yards passing and two touchdowns, while Asher O'Hara had over 150 yards of total offense and two scores of his own to help pace the offense.
Idaho 55, Northern Colorado 35
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MOSCOW (Oct. 1, 2022) – Quarterback Gevani McCoy threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns to lead Idaho in a 55-35 victory over visiting Northern Colorado as the Vandals improved to 2-0 in league play. The 55 points for Idaho its most against a Big Sky foe since scoring 60 in an overtime win over Northern Arizona on Nov. 23, 2019.
Montana State 41, UC Davis 24
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BOZEMAN (Oct. 1, 2022) – In his first start as a Bobcat, quarterback Sean Chambers racked up over 400 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Montana State to a 41-24 victory over UC Davis on ESPNU. Chambers did most of his damage on the ground, with 203 yards rushing and three touchdowns that included a 78-yard sprint for the game's first score. The victory in Bozeman extends MSU's streak of 15-straight home wins, which is the current leader in the FCS.
Florida 52, Eastern Washington 17
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GAINESVILLE, Florida (Oct. 2, 2022) – Eastern Washington concluded its non-conference slate on Sunday, as the Eagles dropped a 52-17 decision on the road to SEC-foe Florida. After opening the game with a field goal, the Eagles scored two late touchdowns with Gunner Talkington finding Jakobie James for a 28-yard strike before Kekoa Visperas rushed in the final score of the game.
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