In just 30 career games, Adams, a junior, now has 91 TD passes, seven shy of the Big Sky Conference’s all-time mark. Since throwing six touchdowns in a semifinal playoff game against Sam Houston State in 2012, Adams has thrown 77 TDs -- in just 19 games.

EWU has a bye this week, so Adams will have to wait to try to build on his career touchdown total, which stands at 96. Adams is 21 TDs shy of breaking the conference record set by Montana’s Dave Dickenson.

Head’s up

For all the flair and improvisation Montana State quarterback Dakota Prukop showed Saturday night, there was a bit of concern afterward over his perceived indifference toward running into hard tackles.

Because he’s so mobile and because the offense is geared to that strength, Prukop will inevitably take a lot of hits this season. He took a couple solid shots in MSU’s 57-10 romp over Black Hills State while running wild for 176 yards and three touchdowns.

Coach Rob Ash thinks Prukop is still feeling his way through live game situations, but said Prukop needs to focus on avoiding as many hits as he can. In the end, they’ll add up.