Photos: No. 5 Eastern Washington downs Montana State Bobcats

Montana State cornerback Tyrel Thomas (2) leads the Bobcats out of the tunnel. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington quarterback Gage Gubrud carries Montana State defensive lineman Seer Deines across the goal line for a touchdown. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen scores a 25-yard touchdown in MSU's loss to Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen crosses the goal line for six points against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State cornerback Jalen Cole makes a tackle against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

The Montana State student section cheers on the Bobcats. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's Troy Andersen rushes the quarterback from his linebacker position in a loss to Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Willie Patterson returns a kick against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State running back Isaiah Ifanse carries a swarm of Eastern Washington defenders for a first down. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Kevin Kassis turns upfield after a reception against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen picks up yardage on a designed run against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Troy Andersen gets tripped up by Eastern Washington defenders. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

The Montana State sideline watches as Tristan Bailey kicks a field goal. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington quarterback Gage Gubrud signals a change at the line of scrimmage. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington running back Sam McPherson rushes for a first down against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive lineman Tucker Yates tackles Eastern Washington running back Sam McPherson shy of the goal line. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State cornerback Damien Washington signals an incomplete pass. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State tight end Connor Sullivan is tackled after a reception. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State athletic director Leon Costello (right) presents a military member with an official game ball. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive back Tyrel Thomas was ejected in the second quarter due to a targeting call. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive back Greg Filer III hits an Eastern Washington receiver for an incomplete pass. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State defensive end Bryce Sterk (37) celebrates an interception by teammate Greg Filer III> (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington running back Tamarick Pierce breaks tackles from two Montana State defenders. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington's Tamarick Pierce breaks free for a long run against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington's Talolo Limu-Jones makes a fingertip catch against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State linebacker Grant Collins celebrates a tackle-for-loss against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington quarterback Gage Gubrud threw for 311 yards against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig throws a pass against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver Willie Patterson takes an end around upfield against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State's 260-pound running back, Tyler Natee, tries to break an Eastern Washington tackle. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State receiver James Campbell looks for running room against Eastern Washington. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State tight end John D'Agostino has a pass broken up by Eastern Washington defensive back Brandon Montgomery. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Montana State head coach Jeff Choate (left) and assistant B.J. Armstrong (right) shout instructions to the field. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington running back Sam McPherson finds a running lane against the Montana State defense. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)

Eastern Washington running back Sam McPherson scores his second touchdown against Montana State. (RICHIE MELBY/MTN Sports)