On paper, Idaho has the slight edge. La. Tech averages 26 points a game while Idaho averages 31.5. Defensively, the Bulldogs hold teams to 22 points a game while Idaho averages 31. The Bulldog offense averages 355 yards a game while Idaho averages 360, and both are nearly even on time of possession with La. Tech holding the ball 29:32 and Idaho 30:28. Two big things in Idaho's favor are playing at home and its goal of solidifying a bowl spot. At 6-2, the Vandals are bowl eligible, but they aren't guaranteed anything, and their chances to get a bowl invite will greatly increase if they can get another win. The Vandals also have the Dome, a place that when full can frustrate offensive play calling. "I'm excited about having three of our remaining four games in the Dome," Akey said. "... Enjoying the confines of our Dome and all that comes with it - the atmosphere, the fans, having people on our side when we come into it. It's going to be awesome." Kickoff is set for 2 p.m./Sandra Kelley, Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

Question: No one -- simply no one -- predicted Nevada's 70-45 blowout last Saturday that stopped Idaho's five-game winning streak. Any predictions this week?

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