Montana State dominated Nevada 20-7 in Week 2, with the Bobcats' defense forcing multiple turnovers to control the game. Montana State scored 10 points in the first quarter and added 7 more in the second to build an early lead, while Nevada managed just a fourth-quarter touchdown.

Adam Jones led Montana State's rushing attack with 86 yards, while the defense generated critical turnovers at key moments. Nevada's Luke Duncan completed 51 passes but was intercepted twice in the second quarter alone—once for a touchback and once at the Montana State 7-yard line, leading to a 10-yard return. A late fourth-quarter play saw Nevada's M. Brown fumble after a catch, recovered by Montana State's J. Dolan for a 20-yard return and a penalty that shifted field position.

Nevada finally scored when A. Bianco connected with M. Brown for a 28-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Dominic Kelley led Nevada's receiving corps with 9 catches. Montana State's defense proved decisive throughout, with the Bobcats covering the 5.5-point spread and keeping the game well under the 51.5 over-under.