Joshua Wood leads Idaho past Montana State in dramatic finish
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Idaho's Joshua Wood threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Jezioro with no time remaining, followed by a successful 2-point conversion, to secure a 35-34 victory over Montana State on October 3, 2026. The Vandals ended the defending FCS champion Bobcats’ 19-game winning streak. Wood's performance included 315 passing yards and three total touchdowns. Montana State initially led 34-20 in the fourth quarter before Idaho rallied, with Wood's late efforts marking Idaho's first win over a top-ranked team. Both teams are set for their next games shortly, with Idaho facing Weber State on October 10 and Montana State playing at Eastern Washington on October 17.
- •Idaho improves to 1-4, 1-1 in Big Sky Conference.
- •Montana State falls to 5-1, 2-1 in Big Sky Conference.
- •Idaho scored 15 unanswered points in the final minutes.
- •Wood completed 19 of 25 passes and rushed for a touchdown.
- •Montana State had a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter.
- 7:57 AMESPN NCAAF — Idaho ends Montana State's 19-game win streak on walk-off 2-point conversion
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Wood and Idaho end Montana State's 19-game winning streak with a stunning 35-34 victory
"MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Joshua Wood threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Jezioro with no time left, then ran for a 2-point conversion as Idaho stunned Montana State 35-34 on Friday night to end the defending FCS champion Bobcats’ 19-game winning streak.Wood used five plays and 49 seconds to drive the Vandals (1-4, 1-1 Big Sky Conference) 55 yards for their first win over a No.
"Defending FCS champion Montana State's 19-game win streak is over after Idaho scored a touchdown on the final play of Friday night's game and then scored on a two-point conversion to win 35-34.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 3, 2026, 7:57 AMIdaho ends Montana State's 19-game win streak on walk-off 2-point conversion
Defending FCS champion Montana State's 19-game win streak is over after Idaho scored a touchdown on the final play of Friday night's game and then scored on a two-point conversion to win 35-34.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 6:38 AMJoshua Wood and Idaho end Montana State's 19-game winning streak with a stunning 35-34 victory
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Joshua Wood threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Jezioro with no time left, then ran for a 2-point conversion as Idaho stunned Montana State 35-34 on Friday night to end the defending FCS champion Bobcats’ 19-game winning streak.Wood used five plays and 49 seconds to drive the Vandals (1-4, 1-1 Big Sky Conference) 55 yards for their first win over a No.
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