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Cody Kirk runs for 119 yards and 2 TDs as Montana State beats UC Davis 34-10

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In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana State quarterback Denarius McGhee (9) drives past UC Davis defensive lineman Nick King (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, in Bozeman, Mont. (AP Photo/Montana State University, Kelly Gorham) (The Associated Press)

In this photo provided by Montana State University, Montana State safety James Nelson, left, disrupts a reception-attempt by UC Davis tight end Taylor Sloat (86) in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, in Bozeman, Mont. (AP Photo/Montana State University, Kelly Gorham) (The Associated Press)

Denarius McGhee completed 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the first half leading Montana State to a 34-17 win over UC Davis Saturday.

Cody Kirk went over the 3,000 yard mark for career rushing and scored twice for the Bobcats (6-2, 4-0 Big Sky). He finished with 119 yards on 20 carries.

After Brady Stuart's 29-yard field goal put UC Davis (3-2, 3-6) on the board in the second quarter, Gabe Manzanares capped off the Aggies following drive with a 9-yard touchdown run to make it 14-10 with 1:57 to play in the half.

MSU wasted no time answering, however, as it drove 70 yards keyed by a 45-yard pass from McGhee to running back Shawn Johnson. Kirk rolled in from the three with just :42 to play in the half, propelling MSU to a 21-10 halftime lead.