No. 10 Montana Western locks up conference title

DILLON — Michael Palandri ran for two touchdowns before halftime and threw for two more after to lead Montana Western to a 36-12 home win over Eastern Oregon Saturday and clinch the Frontier Conference title for the Bulldogs. Palandri was 21 of 31 passing for 282 yards and Jake Humphrey led the Western (7-1, 9-1)  rushing attack with a touchdown and 104 yards on 18 carries.

Things were close through the first quarter but with 10 seconds off the clock in the second Palandri connected with Eli Nourse for a 66-yard touchdown pass to make things 14-3. 

Nourse tallied nine catches for 110 yards receiving and Jon Kirkley hauled in nine catches of his own for 94 yards.