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Idaho getting $800K from Nebraska

Later this week I'll have a story on the financial ramifications of Idaho football's scheduling. For now, though, here are a few details: The payout for Saturday's Nebraska game, $800,000, is the largest the Vandals have ever received, according to athletic director Rob Spear. But the high mark won't last long. Next year, UI is getting $850,000 to play at Texas A&M. And in 2012, LSU is paying the Vandals $950,000 to come to Baton Rouge.

The previous high for a payout was $600,000 for the USC game in 2007 and Arizona in 2008, Spear said.



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