Justin Veltung, a receiver for the University of Idaho catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a college football game against North Dakota on Thursday, Sept 3, 2010, at UI's Kibbie Dome in Moscow. Tyler Tjomsland/SR. ESPN boxscore here.

Maybe this was to be expected for a weeknight season opener. Penalties, bungled assignments, miscommunication – all came in bunches for the University of Idaho on Thursday night. But here’s what definitely was not expected: Most of the messy play came when the Vandals had the ball. The UI defense sparkled against severely overmatched North Dakota, forcing four turnovers in a 45-0 romp – the program’s first shutout since 1997. This was the Vandals’ second matchup with the Fighting Sioux – the first came in 1954 – and both games ended in 45-0 Idaho wins/Josh Wright, SR. More here. Also: Madison McCord's game story for UI Argonaut here.

Question: Now how many wins do you think Idaho will get this year? Poll is still up in lefthand rail.