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A GAME IN PHOTOS – Abbie Mikkelson on Montana State’s 61-7 rout of Cal Poly

Brooks NuanezOctober 31, 2026

BOZEMAN — Carter Dahlke took the opening kickoff 98 yards to the house, Caden Dowler picked off two first-half passes and No. 3 Montana State built a 48-0 lead before halftime on the way to a 61-7 rout of Cal Poly at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday. Here’s the Halloween blowout in photos from Skyline Sports photographer Abbie Mikkelson.

MONTANA STATE 61 · CAL POLY 7

Carter Dahlke returns the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown
Carter Dahlke returns the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown – by Abbie Mikkelson

98 yards, 18 seconds in

Carter Dahlke races up the sideline on his 98-yard kickoff return touchdown
Carter Dahlke races up the sideline on his 98-yard kickoff return touchdown – by Abbie Mikkelson
The Bobcats celebrate Carter Dahlke's opening kickoff return touchdown
The Bobcats celebrate Carter Dahlke’s opening kickoff return touchdown – by Abbie Mikkelson
Carter Dahlke celebrates on the sideline after his kickoff return touchdown
Carter Dahlke celebrates on the sideline after his kickoff return touchdown – by Abbie Mikkelson

Dowler’s day: two first-half picks

Caden Dowler intercepts a Cal Poly pass
Caden Dowler intercepts a Cal Poly pass – by Abbie Mikkelson
Caden Dowler celebrates his interception
Caden Dowler celebrates his interception – by Abbie Mikkelson
Caden Dowler and the Bobcat defense celebrate his interception
Caden Dowler and the Bobcat defense celebrate his interception – by Abbie Mikkelson
Zac Crews and the Bobcat defense celebrate a Caden Dowler interception
Zac Crews and the Bobcat defense celebrate a Caden Dowler interception – by Abbie Mikkelson

Lamson takes over

Justin Lamson ran for two touchdowns and threw for three more — all before halftime.

Justin Lamson and Rocky Lencioni celebrate a Bobcat touchdown
dssdJustin Lamson and Rocky Lencioni celebrate a Bobcat touchdown – by Abbie Mikkelson
Justin Lamson scores on a 20-yard touchdown run
Justin Lamson scores on a 20-yard touchdown run – by Abbie Mikkelson
Justin Lamson celebrates his touchdown run
Justin Lamson celebrates his touchdown run – by Abbie Mikkelson

Pressure up front, points on the board

The Bobcats celebrate a first-half score
The Bobcats celebrate a first-half score – by Abbie Mikkelson
Blaine Downing celebrates his sack
Blaine Downing celebrates his sack – by Abbie Mikkelson
Seth Brock hits Cal Poly quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr.
Seth Brock hits Cal Poly quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr. – by Abbie Mikkelson
Myles Sansted kicks an extra point
Myles Sansted kicks an extra point – by Abbie Mikkelson

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Brooks NuanezOctober 31, 2026
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Brooks Nuanez

Brooks Nuanez, Director of Operations — Brooks is the co-founder, senior photographer and Director of Operations for Skyline Sports. He is a life-long athlete who enjoys the fierce nature of sports as much as he enjoys the sweet harmony of music. Brooks first gained an interest for photography at a young age, and grew that passion into a craft. Brooks has spent most of his life in Montana, instilling a love for the mountains and the wildlife. The University of Montana alum spent three seasons as a safety for the Grizzly football team while earning a degree in business management, honing his passion for fine wine & craft beer, and his entrepreneurial spirit. In July of 2015, Brooks married his lifelong love, Kaila. Brooks currently works as a regional sales manager for George's Distributing. He and Kaila live happily in Missoula with their sons Ellis (6) and Leo (3). Brooks can be reached at Brooks.nuanez@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @Brooksnuanez and @SkylineSportsMT.
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