WEEK 2 STATS: 8 receptions, 161 receiving yards, TD
Barthelette was a key reason why Bryant owned a significant advantage in total offense over Big Sky member Montana State. The veteran receiver pulled in eight passes for 161 yards and one touchdown as the Bulldogs out-gained the Bobcats by a 452-to-265 margin. After totaling 109 yards during Bryant’s Week 1 win, Barthelette became the first player in school history to start the season with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games. The 6-foot-1 senior produced three big-gainers during the second quarter of the eventual 27-24 setback. Barthelette’s 64-yard reception set the Bulldogs up deep inside the red zone with just over 4:00 remaining in the opening half. Following a Bryant turnover and a subsequent three-and-out by Montana State, Barthelette was the go-to target for quarterback Dalton Easton during a fruitful two-minute drill. After gaining nine yards with a first-down grab, the fourth-year Bulldog hauled in a 36-yard completion on 2nd-and-1. Barthelette capped the drive by converting a 4th-and-12 situation with a 27-yard touchdown reception.