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Adam Jones scores 2 4th-quarter TDs to lead Montana State past Central Connecticut 35-30

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 19). Adam Jones scores 2 4th-quarter TDs to lead Montana State past Central Connecticut 35-30. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/adam-jones-scores-2-4th-quarter-tds-to-lead-montana-state-past-central-connecticut-35-30/article_9f230767-1ee2-55ff-90e7-ad2a9172f9b6.html

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In a comeback win against Central Connecticut, Adam Jones helped Montana State secure a 35-30 victory with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Jones rushed for 112 yards and completed six receptions for 92 yards. Leading by 14 points at one point, Central Connecticut was ultimately overtaken by Montana State’s defense and offense which narrowed the gap before securing their lead late in the game.
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Adam Jones rushed for 112 yards and scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, helping Montana State overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Central Connecticut 35-30 on Saturday. The game, the first meeting between the programs, saw Montana State extend their program-best winning streak to 18 games despite entering with a deficit for the first time this season. Central Connecticut took an early lead with touchdowns from Brett Griffis and Navon Mitchell, but Montana State rallied in the fourth quarter with scores by Jones and Justin Lamson's touchdown passes. Jones also caught six passes for 92 yards, while Lamson completed 23 of 28 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns.

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BOZEMAN Central Connecticut FCS Mont. Montana State

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Montana State ORG · 4× Central Connecticut ORG · 3× Jones PERSON · 3× Adam Jones PERSON · 1× BOZEMAN GPE · 1× Bobcats ORG · 1× Brett Griffis’ PERSON · 1× FCS ORG · 1× Mont. GPE · 1× Stats Perform ORG · 1×

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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Adam Jones rushed for 112 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Montana State overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Central Connecticut 35-30 on Saturday in the first meeting between the programs.
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🔮 Griffis threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, including a 15-yard score to Damani Williams with 54 seconds remaining.

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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Adam Jones rushed for 112 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns as Montana State overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Central Connecticut 35-30 on Saturday in the first meeting between the programs. asserted
State → rush → programs
The defending FCS champion Bobcats (4-0), ranked No. 1 in the Stats Perform poll, extended their program-best winning streak to 18 games. asserted
Bobcats → defend → games
Central Connecticut (0-3) handed Montana State its first deficit of the season on Brett Griffis’ 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. asserted
Connecticut → hand → quarter
The Blue Devils led 21-7 early in the third after Elijah Daniels caught a 42-yard touchdown pass and Navon Mitchell returned Jones’ fumble 42 yards for a score. asserted
Mitchell → lead → score
Justin Lamson answered with touchdown passes of 9 yards to Rocky Lencioni and 31 yards to Dane Steel to tie the game at 21 entering the fourth. asserted
Lamson → answer → fourth
Jones gave Montana State its first lead on a 32-yard touchdown run with 12:38 remaining and added a 13-yard score with 4:10 left to make it 35-24. asserted
it → give → 4:10
Jones also caught six passes for 92 yards. asserted
Jones → catch → yards
Lamson completed 23 of 28 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. asserted
Lamson → complete → yards
Griffis threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, including a 15-yard score to Damani Williams with 54 seconds remaining. asserted
Griffis → throw → seconds
Montana State: Hosts Northern Arizona next Saturday in a Big Sky matchup. asserted
State → host → matchup
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