McCoy-to-Hatten pass lifts Idaho past Montana State, into logjam for first place in Big Sky

MOSCOW, Idaho -- , Gevani McCoy hit Hayden Hatten with the go-ahead touchdown and Idaho defeated Montana State 24-21 on Saturday in a game that saw three lead changes in the fourth quarter and created a three-way tie for first place in the Big Sky Conference. The 12-yard pass with 2:47 remaining capped a wild fourth quarter in which Idaho took a 17-14 lead on a 3-yard run by Anthony Woods and Montana State (FCS No. 2, 6-2, 4-1 Big Sky) returned the favor with a 24-yard run by Julius Davis for a 21-17 lead. McCoy responded, leading Idaho on a 10-play, 75-yard drive for their 24-21 lead and the Vandals (FCS No. 8, 6-2, 4-1) held on when MSU's Brendan Hall missed a 43-yard field goal with 18 seconds remaining. Idaho and Montana State are now tied with Montana for first place in the conference. McCoy completed 22 of 29 passes for 229 yards with two touchdowns for Idaho.