FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — For a quarter and a half, Northern Arizona was in control. Then Montana State scored in historic fashion, and the big play floodgates opened.

Taco Dowler’s 90-yard punt return touchdown at the 7-minute, 40-second mark of the second quarter sparked a 34-0 run for the No. 5-ranked Bobcats (4-2, 2-0 Big Sky) in their 34-10 conference win at No. 13 Northern Arizona (4-2, 1-1) Saturday at the Walkup Skydome.

MSU scored on both of its drives immediately preceding Dowler’s 90-yard momentum-shifter, which was the longest punt return in program history, according to MSU sports information. About two minutes after that, Justin Lamson connected with Jabez Woods for a 79-yard TD. Julius Davis then put his hat in the highlight of the day ring with a 13-yard TD run on which he hurdl

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