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Critical turnovers doomed Yale’s chances to spring an upset at Montana State in the FCS football playoffs Saturday. Ultimately, the second-seeded Bobcats put Yale away, 21-13, in Bozeman, Mt.

Yale, (9-3) playing in the postseason for the first time, with the Ivy League’s decision to allow its champion to participate, came from four TDs down to stun Youngstown State in the first round. On Saturday, in a tougher defensive battle, Yale controlled the ball on the ground, with captain Josh Pitsenberger gaining 124 yards on 26 carries, but could not punch it into the end zone until the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs’ defense contained Montana State, favored by as much as 28 points, much of the game, but wore down late.

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