The playing field was mud-logged and the game was a defensive ground battle, with each goal line threatened just once. Montana State player Ron Warzeka tackled Saint Joseph's fullback Mike Murphy on the 16-yard line after a long rushing attempt. Later, Warzeka missed a field goal attempt.
The playing area was muddy, and the game involved a defensive ground fight, with each end zone under threat only once. Montana State player Ron Warzeka tackled Saint Joseph's fullback Mike Murphy on the 16-yard line after a long running play. Later, Warzeka missed an attempt at kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts.