On December 12, 2025, the Bobcats of Montana State University defeated the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin University 44-28 in an FCS quarterfinal game. This victory snapped Stephen F. Austin's eight-game winning streak and earned Montana State a spot in the national semifinals. With a season-high 227 rushing yards, Adam Jones led the Bobcats with 114 yards and two touchdowns. Montana State scored on six of their first eight possessions and never trailed, improving to 12-2. Stephen F. Austin, which had not lost since September 6, finished the year 11-3. The Lumberjacks cut the margin to 24-14 early in the third quarter, but Montana State responded with a field goal and a rushing touchdown to restore control. Any momentum for Stephen F. Austin ended early in the fourth when Jones broke free for a 16-yard touchdown run. This game marked the second time an FCS team scored 28 points against Montana State this season, with no other FCS opponent topping 17 points in regulation.
