"Montana State found a way to top that accomplishment with a thrilling finish in the first overtime in the 48 years of this title game. The Bobcats led 21-7 at halftime and 28-14 in the third. They needed Jhase McMillan's block of Michael Cosentino's 38-yard field goal attempt with 57 seconds left in regulation to keep it tied at 28."
"After Tommy Rittenhouse gave Illinois State its only lead at 34-28 to open overtime, Cosentino was blocked again on the extra point attempt, opening the door for the Bobcats. Justin Lamson then tied it with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Taco Dowler on fourth-and-10. Once Sansted's kick went through the uprights, the Bobcats started sprinting around the field throwing helmets in the air celebrating the end of a long title drought. Montana State also won the 1976 NCAA Division II title and 1956 NAIA championship."
Montana State defeated Illinois State 35-34 in overtime to claim its first national championship since 1984, finishing 14-2. The Bobcats beat in-state rival Montana twice during the season and returned to the title game after defeating Montana in the semifinals. The game entered the first overtime in 48 years of the title game after Jhase McMillan blocked Michael Cosentino's 38-yard field goal with 57 seconds left. Illinois State briefly led in overtime before Justin Lamson tied it with a 14-yard touchdown to Taco Dowler on fourth-and-10, and Myles Sansted's extra point won the game.
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