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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 left 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 encountering a Yale player on the field as Vigen tried to direct him to the locker room. Davis didn’t seem to like what Vigen was doing and was quick to push the coach’s hands off his shoulders.
Carr came in to calm the situation, but Davis ultimately pushed him away. Vigen and Davis had more words for each other. The running back appeared to become emotional as he attempted to present 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 up 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 that I was not talking about the Yale players. In fact, I was drugging one of my former Wisconsin teammates. I want to sincerely apologize to my teammates and coach for my actions. In the heat of the moment, I let my emotions get the best of me and reacted in an unacceptable manner,” Davis’ statement read. “Addressing what I did was a mistake, and I take full responsibility for it. Coach Vigen and I have spoken before, no one outside of this team understands our relationship and the respect I have for him.”
“I also understand that my reaction was seen by many, and I am truly sorry for the example it 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. Please hold me accountable, I will be better in the future. “
Davis scored a touchdown in the third quarter of the win over Yale.
Julius Davis #32 of the Montana State Bobcats passes cornerback Quentin Moten #7 of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on his way to score 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 face Stephen F. Austin in the quarterfinals.
