Montana State remains unbeaten with 52-13 win over Mercyhurst

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Tommy Mellott passed for three touchdowns and Montana State rolled to a big first-half lead in taking a 52-13 win over Mercyhurst.

Rylan Ortt blocked a punt that Zac Crews recovered in the end zone for a 24-0 lead and Mellott added a 50-yard touchdown pass to Adam Jones, who caught the ball on the right sideline then cut left across the field in the final minute of the first half to go up 31-0.

The Bobcats (4-0), ranked No. 3 in the FCS coaches poll, outgained the Lakers 502-233, and held Mercyhurst to only 20 rushing yards.

Mellott was 14 of 18 for 214 yards passing. Colson Coon rushed for 102 yards on 10 carries, including a 50-yard score. Scottre Humphrey added another 77 rushing yards and a TD.

Adam Urena was 28-of-44 passing for 213 yards and a touchdown for the Lakers (1-3).

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