Idaho stuns Montana State in FCS week 5 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
In a surprising FCS week 5, Idaho defeated top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Friday night despite trailing by two scores in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Joshua Wood threw for 315 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. Yale rebounded from a prior loss, with Dante Reno throwing for four touchdowns in a 41-24 victory over Merrimack. Morgan State won its third straight, edging Villanova 38-35, while South Dakota State secured its place at the top with a 31-14 win against Illinois State. Youngstown State also claimed a key victory against Southern Illinois, further complicating the Missouri Valley Conference.
- •Idaho beats Montana State 35-34 after a dramatic finish.
- •Yale defeats Merrimack 41-24 on an emotional day for Dante Reno.
- •Morgan State wins 38-35 against Villanova, securing third straight victory.
- •South Dakota State tops Illinois State 31-14, likely moving to #1 in rankings.
- •Youngstown State claims victory over Southern Illinois, boosting playoff chances.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — FCS Week 5 Recap: Changing Tides
"There will be a new #1 in the FCS after this week.
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