FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — When in doubt, look to Taco Dowler.

Dowler’s momentum-changing 90-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday helped flip the script and No. 5 Montana State went on to a statement win, 34-10 over No. 13 Northern Arizona at the Walkup Skydome.

Trailing 7-0 and without much to build on, Dowler’s explosive return tied the game and set in motion and string of four straight scores as the Cats seized a three-possession lead.

Quarterback Justin Lamson and receiver Jabez Woods connected on a 79-yard catch-and-run for a score and running back Julius Davis had a 13-yard TD run during which he hurdled over a defender on the way to the end zone. Thus, the Bobcats took a 20-7 lead into halftime.

The Cats padded the lead on their first possession of the third q

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