Montana State running back Chad Newell fends off a tackle from Southern Utah defensive back Kyle Hannemann during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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BOZEMAN, Mt. (AP) - Malik Brown and Levi Te'o each rushed for two touchdowns and Southern Utah beat Montana State 34-23 on Saturday to remain undefeated in Big Sky Conference play.
The Thunderbirds (7-2, 6-0) won for a program-record seventh straight time, including six straight to begin league play.
Southern Utah quarterback Ammon Olsen threw for 243 yards and a 20-yard touchdown pass to Mike Sharp for a 13-10 lead early in the third quarter. SUU would not trail again.
Te'o and Brown combined to rush for 151 yards and scored three of their four touchdowns after halftime as SUU dropped Montana State to 2-4 in Big Sky play, 4-5 overall.
Southern Utah senior defensive end James Cowser notched a first-quarter sack, giving him the Big Sky Conference and Football Championship Subdivision records for tackles for loss in a career with 73.5. Idaho State standout and NFL All Pro Jared Allen previously held the Big Sky record.
Southern Utah wide receiver Mike Sharp makes the catch against Montana State defensive back Tre'von Strong during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Southern Utah wide receiver Justin Brown runs the ball against Montana State defensive back Tre'von Strong during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Southern Utah quarterback Ammon Olsen looks to pass against Montana State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Southern Utah running back Malik Brown is tackled by Montana State defensive lineman Tyron Fa'anono, left, linebacker Blake Braun, center, and defensive tackle Connor Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Montana State running back Chad Newell drives into the end zone for a touchdown against Southern Utah linebacker Taylor Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Montana State quarterback Dakota Prukop is tackled by Southern Utah linebacker Taylor Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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Montana State running back Chad Newell is stopped by Southern Utah linebacker Mike Needham, left, and defensive back Miles Killebrew during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Bozeman, Mont. (Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP)
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In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana State quarterback Dakotah Prukop (5) attempts to elude Southern Utah linebacker Taylor Nelson (9) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Bozeman, Mont. (Kelly Gorham/Montana State University via AP)
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