(AP) Christian Watson scored long touchdowns on back-to-back touches early in the second quarter and two-time defending FCS champion North Dakota State blitzed Montana State 42-14 in a semifinal for its 36th straight victory.
Trey Lance found Watson behind the defense along the left sideline for a 75-yard touchdown one play after the Bobcats tied the game at 7. After a three-and-out by Montana State, Watson went 70 yards on a reverse. Lance threw for three touchdowns and scored two rushing touchdowns. The top-seeded Bison face James Madison. James Madison beat the Bison in the semifinals in 2016. Montana State lost to NDSU 52-10 in the second round last year.
PHOTO: North Dakota State wide receiver Jimmy Kepouros (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the FCS playoff NCAA college football game against Montana State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Fargo, N.D. (AP Photo/Bruce Crummy)
