News | Idaho Football

Sports > EWU football

In a matchup of ranked teams, Eastern Washington hosts Idaho in pivotal Big Sky Conference game

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 27, 2023

It was two years ago when it was clear, just a couple of drives into the game, that the Idaho Vandals were completely outclassed by Eastern Washington’s football team.

Sports > EWU football

Idaho climbs to No. 4 in latest rankings, EWU enters at No. 19 as teams prepare for Saturday clash

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 25, 2023

After defeating a ranked opponent for the second week in a row, the Eastern Washington football team joined the Top 25 in the new FCS Stats Perform poll released on Monday.

Sports > Idaho football

Ricardo Chavez kicks game-winning field goal, No. 7 Idaho downs No. 4 Sacramento State

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 23, 2023

MOSCOW, Idaho – Everyone involved with Idaho football – players, coaches and supporters – felt like the Vandals missed an opportunity in last week’s road loss to California, when they scored the game’s first 17 points before the Golden Bears rallied in the final two quarters to secure a 31-17 victory.

Sports > Idaho football

Things to watch: How will Vandals fare taking on defending Big Sky champion Sacramento State?

UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 22, 2023

MOSCOW, Idaho – When the Sun Belt Conference abandoned Idaho after the 2017 season, the Vandals’ consolation was the promise from UI administrators and coaches that they would be relevant in the pursuit of Football Championship Subdivision championships.

Sports > NCAA football

‘I want to get as many yards as possible’: Idaho receiver Jermaine Jackson looks to make the most of final college season

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 20, 2023

MOSCOW, Idaho – Jermaine Jackson’s football career is concluding on a satisfactory arc.

Sports > Idaho football

Idaho puts scare in California but Golden Bears rally for 31-17 win

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 16, 2023

To beat California, Idaho needed to protect quarterback Gevani McCoy, slow down the Golden Bears’ running attack and win the turnover battle, Idaho coach Jason Eck said before the game.

Sports > Idaho football

Things to watch: Idaho sets out for historic second win over FBS opponent at California

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 16, 2023

The Idaho Vandals are looking to join rare company.

Sports > Idaho football

‘It’s been a long time coming:’ Fifth-year Idaho tight end TJ Ivy’s embraces first touchdown reception

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 14, 2023

LEWISTON – Idaho sophomore quarterback Gevani McCoy found graduate student tight end Turon Ivy Jr. alone in the middle of the field for what looked like a routine pitch and catch on the first play from scrimmage Saturday against Nevada at McKay Stadium.

Sports > Idaho football

‘There’s no pressure on us’: Coming off blowout win over FBS opponent, Idaho poised to compete with Pac-12’s Cal

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 13, 2023

Idaho wide receiver Jordan Dwyer catches a pass over a Nevada defensive back in a nonconference game Saturday.

Sports > EWU football

Big Sky notebook: Unbeaten Idaho, Weber State, Sacramento State have intriguing matchups with Pac-12 programs

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 12, 2023

Three unbeaten Big Sky Conference football teams have a chance this week to achieve something of the gold standard in the nonconference portion of the schedule: a win over a Pac-12 school.

Sports > Idaho football

Commentary: Both familiar and new faces combine to give Idaho football dreams of a deep November run

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 12, 2023

LEWISTON – Life is good for the Idaho football team.

Sports > Idaho football

Idaho earns dominant win against FBS Nevada 33-6

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 13, 2023

When Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy found tight end Turon Ivy Jr. with a pass across the middle, and running back Anthony Woods sprung him with a downfield block that enabled the Vandals to score a 75-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, Nevada might have had a premonition it was going to be that kind of day.