Conference
The Big Sky Conference just got a lot more interesting. On Saturday, Idaho defeated Montana State with a dramatic McCoy-to-Hatten pass, joining a logjam for first place in the conference.
The game was close throughout, with both teams trading leads. Idaho quarterback Mason McCoy was the star of the show, throwing for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. The game-winning touchdown came on a fourth-and-goal with just seconds remaining. McCoy connected with wide receiver Tyler Hatten for the go-ahead score, giving Idaho a 28-27 victory.
The win was huge for Idaho, as it puts them in a three-way tie for first place in the Big Sky Conference. Idaho, Montana State, and Eastern Washington are all tied at 5-1 in conference play. With just two games left in the regular season, each team will be fighting hard to secure the top spot.
The McCoy-to-Hatten connection has been a key part of Idaho’s success this season. McCoy has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns, while Hatten has hauled in over 700 yards and seven touchdowns. The duo has been a major factor in Idaho’s success this season and will be key if they want to secure the top spot in the Big Sky Conference.
The Big Sky Conference is now wide open. With three teams tied for first place, anything can happen over the next two weeks. It will be an exciting finish to the regular season and fans of all three teams will be hoping their team can come out on top.
Idaho’s win over Montana State was huge and it puts them in a great position to take the top spot in the Big Sky Conference. With the McCoy-to-Hatten connection leading the way, Idaho has a great chance of coming out on top. It will be an exciting finish to the regular season and fans of all three teams will be hoping their team can come out on top.