Photos: No. 4 Montana State overpowers McNeese State in opener

The Bobcats take the field.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Fans cheer during the first half.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
A stadium worker delivers pizza to the fans.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Rhedi Short (3) reacts after recovering a fumble.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Former Montana State linebacker and current Denver Bronco Alex Singleton poses for a photo on the sideline.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Fans cheer during the first half.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Fans react after receiving free pizza.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
The MSU defense holds the Cowboys on a goal line stand.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU quarterback Tommy Mellott warms up during a break in the action during the Bobcats' 2022 Gold Rush season opener in Bozeman.TOM WYLIE / MTN Sports
Willie Patterson (11) celebrates a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Willie Patterson (11) tries to track down a catch.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Jared White (12) bursts through a hole.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Sean Chambers (10) scores a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Treyton Pickering (80) looks for running room.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Ravi Alston (1) celebrates a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Ravi Alston hauls in a touchdown catch.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Titan Fleischmann (66) blocks on a point after attempt.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Kenneth Eiden IV hugs a family member after the game.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Fans cheer on the Bobcats.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott (4) looks for running room against the Cowboy defense.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Bobcat players pray at midfield after the game.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Lane Sumner (24) tries to break a tackle.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Defensive line coach Shawn Howe.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Callahan O'Reilly warms up before the game.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Champ the MSU mascot stands at attention during the national anthem.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
MSU head coach Brent Vigen leads the Bobcats onto the field.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
The MSU defense huddles.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
James Campbell (4) celebrates a pass breakup.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Lane Sumner (24) takes a handoff.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott drops back for a pass.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott runs with the football.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Lane Sumner (24) looks for room to run.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott looks for extra yardage.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Former Bobcat offensive guard Mike Person is recognized for entering the Montana State Athletics Hall of Fame.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Sean Chambers awaits the snap.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Sean Chambers (10) celebrates a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Sean Chambers runs for a touchdown.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
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Tommy Mellott awaits the snap.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Brent Vigen heads to the locker room at halftime.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott waits for the snap.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Tommy Mellott scrambles for extra yards.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
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Lane Sumner fights for extra yards.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Ravi Alston secures a touchdown catch.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Blake Glessner delivers a kickoff following a Bobcat score.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports
Montana State's Sebastian Valdez (95) celebrates a sack against McNeese State during the 2022 Gold Rush opener at Bobcat Stadium.TOM WYLIE / MTN Sports
Lane Sumner (24) fights for extra yards.TOM WYLIE/MTN Sports