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The Montana State Bobcats advanced to the next round of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs on Saturday after a 21-13 victory over the Yale Bulldogs.
Bobcats running back Julius Davis got into a heated exchange with head coach Brent Vigen and teammate Takhari Carr as they walked off the field.
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Running back Julius Davis #32 of the Montana State Bobcats, stiff-arm safety Jaylan Wesley #11 of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks during the second half of the game at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on October 4, 2025 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
The ESPN broadcast showed Davis meeting with a Yale player on the field as Vigen attempted to direct him toward the locker room. Davis didn’t seem to appreciate what Vigen was doing and quickly pushed the coach’s hands off his shoulders.
Carr approached to calm the situation, but Davis eventually pushed him away. Vigen and Davis had more words for each other. The broker seemed to get emotional as he tried to make his case to Vigen.
Davis apologized for the moment in a statement on his social media.
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Head coach Brent Vigen of the Montana State Bobcats looks at the scoreboard during a timeout in the second half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. (Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
“ESPN misinterpreted a moment in our previous game; I was not bad-mouthing the Yale players. In reality, I was misleading a former Wisconsin teammate. I want to sincerely apologize to my teammates and my coach for my actions. In the heat of the moment, I let my emotions get the best of me and reacted in a way that was unacceptable,” Davis’ statement read. “Arguing like I did was wrong and I take full responsibility for it. Coach Vigen and I already spoke, no one outside of this team understands our relationship and how much respect I have for him.”
“I also understand that many saw my reaction and I am truly sorry for the example he set. I hold myself, my team, my coaches and the game itself to a high standard, and I did not reflect that in my behavior. I am committed to learning from this moment, managing my emotions better and showing the respect and professionalism that my teammate, my coach and everyone who watches me deserve. Thank you for holding me accountable, I will be better off in the future.”
Davis had a touchdown in the third quarter of the win over Yale.
Julius Davis #32 of the Montana State Bobcats jumps over cornerback Quentin Moten #7 of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of a game at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on October 4, 2025 in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
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Montana State will play Stephen F. Austin in the quarterfinals.
