Photos: Montana State rallies past Western Illinois

Montana State defensive back Jahque Alleyne encourages the crowd during the Bobcats' season-opening win over Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Kevin Kassis returns a kick against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen looks to pass against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen throws a pass against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State offensive line coach Joshua Taufalele talks to his team on the sideline during the Bobcats' season-opening win over Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen (15) looks for room against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State coach Jeff Choate looks on from the sidelines during the Bobcats' season-opening win over Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive tackle Zach Wright (96) tries to pump up the crowd at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State linebacker Walker Cozzie (43) makes a tackle against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Western Illinois quarterback Sean McGuire looks to pass against Montana State at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Western Illinois running back Steve McShane (5) carries the ball against Montana State at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

A young Montana State fan watches the Bobcats play Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Players on the Montana State bench celebrate an interception at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive coordinator Ty Gregorak looks at the scoreboard during the Bobcats' season-opening win over Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Western Illinois running back Steve McShane (5) runs the ball against Montana State at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Western Illinois quarterback Sean McGuire (center) awaits the snap against Montana State at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Western Illinois running back Steve McShane catches a pass on 4th-and-goal against Montana State. The play was ruled a Leathernecks touchdown. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen breaks a tackle on a touchdown run against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State's JoJo Henderson (7) breaks up a pass intended for Western Illinois' Clint Ratkovich at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen (15) throws a pass over the outstretched arms of Western Illinois' Khalen Saunders (99) at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State safety Brayden Konkol (18) makes a key tackle against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Troy Andersen makes a cut against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Derek Marks (95) tackles Western Illinois' Max Norris for a loss at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Derek Marks (95) celebrates a tackle-for-loss against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State returner Kevin Kassis instructs a blocker during a crucial 32-yard punt return against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Derek Marks goes horizontal to nearly sack Western Illinois quarterback Sean McGuire at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Shawn Borges (26) and Walker Cozzie (43) combine for a tackle against Western Illinois at Bobcat Stadium. (SLIM KIMMEL/MTN Sports)