Cat-Griz Report: Vikes sail past Bobcats

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — David Jones rushed for a career-high 285 yards and had three touchdowns, and Portland State scored a touchdown on its first eight possessions in a 59-42 victory over Montana State Saturday.

Portland State's first empty drive came with 14:06 remaining in the fourth quarter after Alex Kuresa fumbled at the No. 17 Vikings 40. But No. 16 Montana State turned it over on downs at the 11 to keep the score at 56-42.

Portland State (5-1, 2-1 Big Sky) set a school single-game rushing record with 465 yards and had four rushers combine for seven touchdowns.

Dakota Prukop passed for 211 yards and a touchdown, and added 102 yards on the ground with three scores for Montana State (3-3, 2-2).

On the third play from scrimmage, Prukop broke a quarterback sneak for a 61-yard score, and on Portland State's first offensive play, Jones raced for a career-best 79-yard touchdown, making the score a quick 7-7 from there in what became another offensive shoot out for the Bobcats.

MSU is back home to play a non-conference game against East Tennessee State this Saturday in Bozeman. The Montana Grizzlies, who were idle this weekend, will also be at home to play the University of North Dakota this Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula.