Eastern Washington, Idaho players earn spots on All-Big Sky teams
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 26, 2019
Several Eastern Washington and Idaho football players earned All-Big Sky Conference honors on Tuesday.
One final win would sweep any clouds away for Idaho football
UPDATED: 10:19 p.m.
Sports talk from The Spokesman-Review, featuring Larry Weir.
Mason Petrino, Jeff Cotton have record game as Idaho tops Northern Arizona in OT
UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 23, 2019
Mason Petrino threw for a career-high 491 yards and tied the school record with six touchdown passes to lead Idaho past Northern Arizona 60-53 in overtime.
One final win would sweep any clouds away for Idaho football
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 22, 2019
With a nod to “Sesame Street,” this game is brought to you by the number 5.
Idaho seniors use Northern Arizona game as last chance to make strong impression for professional scouts
Thu., Nov. 21, 2019
At the conclusion of practice Wednesday, Jeff Cotton and Noah Johnson were dripping sweat. Cotton was the last guy off the field after catching a few passes from Idaho’s freshman quarterbacks – perhaps to allow them years down the road to say, “Yeah, I threw to Jeff Cotton.”
Sacramento State wears down Idaho in final home game for Vandals seniors
UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 16, 2019
Being held to a net 16 yards of offense in the first half and finding itself trailing 24-0 should have left Idaho demoralized against Sacramento State.
Idaho seniors look to conjure upset of No. 6 Sacramento State in their last Kibbie Dome game
Fri., Nov. 15, 2019
Idaho has two games remaining to validate a season that has come up short on expectations.
Vandals defensive lineman Nate DeGraw always feels right at home
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 14, 2019
While the clock is ticking down for Idaho seniors, who have two games remaining, sophomore defensive tackle Nate DeGraw is enjoying late-season success that can be the foundation for his next two seasons with the Vandals.
Dalton Sneed’s return sends Montana past Idaho 42-17
UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 9, 2019
Senior quarterback Dalton Sneed came off the bench and threw for 241 yards and a touchdown to push the Montana Grizzlies past the Idaho Vandals 42-17 Saturday. Sophomore Marcus Knight added three short touchdown runs as Montana (8-2, 5-1 Big Sky) again rallied.
Idaho heads into rivalry showdown against Montana clinging to FCS playoff hopes
Fri., Nov. 8, 2019
Losses in winnable games against Northern Colorado and Portland State have left the Vandals without a cushion if they have any hope of making the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Idaho’s veteran offensive linemen push Vandals in direction of winning season
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 7, 2019
Petrino this week said Idaho’s game against the Grizzlies in Missoula will be won by the team that can dominate on the offensive and defensive lines.
Idaho defense shuts down Cal Poly for second straight Big Sky victory
Sat., Nov. 2, 2019
Idaho coach Paul Petrino said the key to stopping the Mustangs option was winning one-on-one battles. The Vandals did that, holding Cal Poly to just 242 yards, 145 on the ground and 97 passing.
Idaho will rely on quarterback versatility, disciplined defense against Cal Poly
UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 1, 2019
When Idaho early this season began a second year of uncertainty over who would be its quarterback, coach Paul Petrino pounded on a theme that in the Big Sky Conference it is often necessary to have more than one.
Several players step up to guide Idaho to first Big Sky Conference football win of season
UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 19, 2019
The Idaho Vandals got out to a 24-0 lead and withstood an Idaho State comeback to secure a 45-21 homecoming win, stop a three-game losing streak, and get their first Big Sky Conference victory.