Defending FCS champ Montana State's 19-game win streak snapped by Idaho after officials add a second back to clock before Idaho's last-ditch TD
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Key Points:
- Defending FCS champion Montana State's 19-game winning streak ended with a controversial last-second loss to Idaho, 35-34, after a touchdown and two-point conversion on the final play.
- The winning touchdown occurred following a disputed clock adjustment after a 23-yard completion, where officials added a second back on the clock without an official replay review.
- NCAA rules state the clock stops after first downs inside the final two minutes and restarts when the ball is ready for play, allowing one more play if time remains; Idaho capitalized on this rule to run the final play.
- Montana State used a timeout before the final play to prepare its defense, but the strategy backfired as Idaho scored the decisive touchdown.
- Idaho secured its first win of the season after starting 0-4, while Montana State fell to 5-1, ending their long winning streak that started after an 0-2 beginning to their title-winning 2025 season.
