POCATELLO, Idaho—The Chadron State College football team scored four of the final five touchdowns to give Idaho State fans a scare here Saturday afternoon, but time ran out on the Eagles and the Bengals escaped with a 39-34 win.
 
Chadron State drove 81 yards for the game's opening touchdown, but the Bengals pretty well dominated the remainder of the first half and also scored on their first possession in the second half to take a 33-6 lead.
 
Each team added a touchdown in the remainder of the third period, but the Eagles dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Idaho State 21-0.
 
The Chadron State surge began when the Bengals' field goal attempt was blocked by lanky receiver Ethan Bauer and Jordan Jones, a cornerback, took the loose pigskin 80 yards to the opposite end of the field.
 
The Eagles also scored on a 39-yard sprint by tailback Michael Madkins with 7:44 to play and added another touchdown on a 25-yard pass from quarterback Jonn McLain to Danny O'Boyle, who made a diving catch in the end zone with 1:22 remaining.
 
With the gap suddenly closed to just five points, Chadron State attempted an onside kick, but the Bengals claimed it and converted on a fourth and one situation to keep the Eagles from possessing the ball again.
 
"Our players kept battling and we made a lot of big plays in the fourth quarter," said CSC coach Jay Long.  "After our opening drive, we struggled for quite a while, but we certainly finished strong.  We always fight to the end."
 
Idaho State, a Football Championship Subdivision member, was led by senior quarterback Justin Arias. He completed 31 of 45 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns.  Sophomore receivers Madison Mangum and Broc Malcom each scored twice while combining to catch 19 passes for 249 yards.
 
The Bengals' ground game featured junior tailback Xavier Finney, who carried 33 times for 158 yards and two touchdowns from inside the five.
 
Although out-yarded 550 to 331, Chadron State also put up some good numbers on offense. McLain completed 24 of 35 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns and tailback Michael Madkins carried 21 times for 115 yards.
 
Kyle Vinich caught eight passes for 79 yards and one TD to lead the Eagles' receivers.
 
Linebacker Dylan Furrier led CSC with 15 tackles while Isaac Holscher participated in 13 and Lane Haller in 12.
 
The Eagles, now 1-1, will begin their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule on Saturday by hosting Colorado Mines during family day.  Kickoff will be at noon.