HELENA, Mont. -- Freshman quarterback Hunter Bledsoe passed for a game-high 241 yards and a touchdown, but the Carroll College Saints couldn't overcome the College of Idaho Yotes, falling 28-7 in Caldwell, Idaho, on Saturday.

Bledsoe came in for starter Kolby Killoy early on and completed 20-of-44 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and an interception. 

The freshman's throws wouldn't be enough, however, as the Yotes (1-5, 1-4) bettered the Saints (3-3, 2-3) during their homecoming game. 

COI grabbed the lead when Darius-James Peterson threw a seven-yard pass to Connor Gagain midway through the first quarter.

The Yotes extended that lead with a touchdown when Peterson ran in from two yards out late in the opening period. 

The home team made it a three-score game when Connor Richardson hauled in an eight-yard pass from Peterson with 11:36 left in the second quarter. 

The 21-0 score stuck until the fourth quarter when the Saints finally broke through.

Bledsoe hit Shane Sipes for a 26-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. It would be the last time the Saints found the end zone.

COI added another touchdown when Daniel Garcia returned a fumble recovery 48 yards with five minutes remaining to grab a 28-7 lead. 

Major Ali led the Saints in rushing with 61 yards, while Sipes led the receivers with 83 yards and a touchdown. 

The Saints intercepted Peterson four times on the day, led by Drew Melton's two picks. McBride Galt and Nate McGree each added a pick, too. 

David Peterson forced and recovered one fumble. 

It wasn't enough for the Saints to find ways to put points on the board, though. 

The Saints are back on the road next week to take on Montana Western in Dillon. The Bulldogs defeated the Saints 16-10 earlier this season.