Brief

Idaho defeats Montana State, ending 19-game winning streak

Joshua Wood's late touchdown pass and two‑point conversion gave Idaho a 35‑34 victory over Montana State, halting the defending champion's 19‑game run.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:56:25 GMT

Idaho upset defending FCS champion Montana State 35‑34 on Friday night, ending the Bobcats' 19‑game winning streak, the Associated Press reported.

What happened

With 0:00 left, quarterback Joshua Wood threw a 25‑yard touchdown pass to receiver Ryan Jezioro, then rushed for a two‑point conversion to secure the win. Idaho used five plays in 49 seconds to drive 55 yards for the decisive score. Wood finished with 315 passing yards on 19 of 25 attempts, two passing touchdowns, 41 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 15 carries. Jezioro caught six passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

What the reports add

The AP detailed that Montana State had taken a 34‑20 lead early in the fourth quarter after a first half that saw the lead change six times. Patrick Duchien accounted for three Montana State touchdowns, including a 2‑yard keeper that gave the Bobcats a 34‑20 advantage. Idaho narrowed the gap with a 1‑yard run by Wood with 9:54 remaining, making it a one‑score game before the final drive.

What was said

The article contains no direct quotations from players or coaches.

How it came about

Idaho, 1‑4 overall and 1‑1 in the Big Sky Conference, had previously beaten second‑ranked Montana State 24‑21 in 2023, their last meeting in the Kibbie Dome.

Key facts

Idaho won 35-34 over Montana State, ending a 19-game winning streak. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Joshua Wood threw a 25-yard TD pass to Ryan Jezioro with no time left. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Wood completed 19 of 25 passes for 315 yards and added a rushing TD and two‑point conversion. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Montana State led 34-20 early in the fourth quarter before Idaho rallied. (winnipegfreepress.com)