SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In a stark Big Sky Conference showdown, the Montana State Bobcats (8-1, 5-1) overwhelmed the Cal Poly Mustangs (4-6, 3-4) with a final score of 61-7. The Bobcats built an insurmountable lead, entering halftime up 48-7.
Bobcats dominate early
Quarterback Justin Lamson was the engine of Montana State’s offense, delivering three touchdown passes and adding two rushing touchdowns in the first half. His performance set the tone for a relentless attack that left the Mustangs scrambling.
Mustangs struggle to respond
Cal Poly’s only points before the break came on a 28‑yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Bo Kelly to receiver Tayvion McCoy in the final minute of the half. Kelly, who entered the game after starter Anthony Grigsby Jr. struggled, finished 14‑for‑26 for 128 yards and threw an interception. Grigsby, limited to 1‑for‑8 for 11 yards with two interceptions, could not spark the offense.
Season outlook for Cal Poly
First‑year head coach Tim Skipper entered the season with optimism, but the Mustangs have now endured three consecutive losses, including a surprising home defeat to winless Utah Tech two weeks ago. The upcoming home finale against Northern Arizona on Saturday at 2 p.m. offers a chance to halt the slide.
Junior college results roundup
In other local college football action, the following scores were reported:
- Citrus 45, SBCC 21
- Mt. San Antonio 51, Hancock 27
- Ventura 37, Long Beach State 13
- Santa Ana 31, Moorpark 24
These results highlight the competitive landscape of junior college football in the region.
Looking ahead
Cal Poly will need to regroup quickly as the regular season winds down. The Mustangs hope to leverage home‑field support in their final game to secure a win and finish the year on a more positive note.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
