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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.

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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.

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Idaho looks to rebound in homecoming tilt against offensive-minded Idaho State

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 18, 2019

Wins over Northern Iowa, Portland State and North Dakota suggest the Bengals (3-3, 2-1 Big Sky) can deliver a top-end performance in any game.

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Idaho tight end Logan Kendall knows his way around the block

Thu., Oct. 17, 2019

Fifty years from now, Logan Kendall may tell his grandchildren about the touchdown he scored against Penn State. But he is under no illusion about his primary role with the Idaho Vandals.

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Idaho held scoreless for first time since 2013 in 24-0 loss at Portland State

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 12, 2019

Davis Alexander threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and Portland State scored all of the game’s points after halftime in a 24-0 victory over Idaho on Saturday.

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Idaho Vandals will test Portland State’s flex defense

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 11, 2019

If Idaho’s offense has difficulty getting untracked against Portland State, it is because the Vandals’ past has come back to haunt them.

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Idaho senior cornerback Lloyd Hightower continues to play at highest level

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 10, 2019

Near the close of a Vandals practice this week, Idaho coach Paul Petrino exhorted the punt block team to not merely go through the motions but to believe in the play.

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Idaho Vandals battle but fall short against No. 4 Weber State

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 5, 2019

Doug’s Lloyd’s score on a fake field goal was the margin of victory but hardly the end of excitement in a game the Wildcats held on to win, 41-35.

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Idaho hosts No. 4 Weber State after missed opportunity at Northern Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 4, 2019

With the exception of a loss to Montana last year, Idaho is undefeated in the Kibbie Dome over the last two seasons.

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Vandals linebacker Kyle Perry boasts strong Idaho heritage

Thu., Oct. 3, 2019

Kyle Perry represents the kind of well-rounded student-athlete a state school like the University of Idaho gets when its recruiting is on its game. He is not merely a Vandal, but an Idaho Vandal, a product of his state.

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Ben Raybon’s field goal caps Northern Colorado’s 27-24 comeback win over Idaho

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 28, 2019

Jace Bobo’s interception helped set up Ben Raybon’s 32-yard field goal with 4:06 remaining and Northern Colorado beat Idaho 27-24 on Saturday in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.

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Idaho hoping to follow up Eastern Washington upset with Big Sky-opening win at Northern Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 27, 2019

Idaho’s most recent road win occurred in its Football Bowl Subdivision finale, 24-10 against Georgia State on Dec. 12, 2017.