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Tough-as-iron Vandals hold on to defeat South Alabama for seventh win

Sat., Nov. 26, 2016

On Saturday, Idaho again stayed cool with the game on the line, batting down the University of South Alabama’s Hail Mary attempt as time expired in a 38-31 triumph at the Kibbie Dome.

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Big numbers in first quarter for Huskies

Fri., Nov. 25, 2016

After the first quarter, UW quarterback Jake Browning was on pace for over 800 yards. He finished the period 13-of-17 passing for 202 yards and three TDs.

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USC or Colorado? UW doesn’t care

Fri., Nov. 25, 2016

After dispatching the Cougars, Washington coach Chris Petersen and multiple UW players were asked if they had a preference: USC or Colorado in the Pac-12 championship?

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Line play making big difference for bowl-eligible Idaho

Wed., Nov. 23, 2016

MOSCOW, Idaho – If you haven’t paid close attention this fall, you might be wondering how the Idaho Vandals went from 10- and 11-loss seasons – four of them in a row before 2015 – to bowl eligibility. What is the previously hapless football program doing now that it didn’t or couldn’t do for years?

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Vandals kicker Austin Rehkow works to make family proud

Wed., Nov. 9, 2016

Three letters are inscribed on the orange band that Austin Rehkow never takes off his left wrist. Three letters, nothing more.

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Idaho Vandals look to guards Perrion Callandret, Victor Sanders

Thu., Nov. 3, 2016

Perrion Callandret sometimes looks down at his jersey on the court and remembers. He remembers how blessed he was to play with his half-brother as a freshman, despite the fact that he was 18 and Glen Dean was 24.

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Impact player: Idaho’s Victor Sanders

Thu., Nov. 3, 2016

For the Vandals to overtake Weber State and Montana – the only teams that finished ahead of them in the Big Sky last season – Victor Sanders needs to make another leap in his development.

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Vandals race, dance past New Mexico State, 55-23

Sat., Oct. 15, 2016

Behind a 476-yard passing day from quarterback Matt Linehan, the Idaho Vandals clobbered New Mexico State 55-23 on Saturday to post their most convincing win over an FBS opponent – and their most points – since 2003.

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Idaho’s move to FCS has big funding implications

Fri., Oct. 14, 2016

Hugh Diener doesn’t think of it as a boycott. He’s merely sticking to what he – and other boosters – told University of Idaho president Chuck Staben months ago.

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Vandals come up short in conference opener against Troy

Sat., Oct. 1, 2016

Brandon Silvers threw for three touchdowns and Jordan Chunn ran for 137 yards and a score as Troy beat Idaho in the Vandals’ Sun Belt Conference opener Saturday.

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College football preview: Troy at Idaho

Fri., Sept. 30, 2016

Idaho Vandals preview box

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Vandals’ Florida connections produce RB Aaron Duckworth and others

Fri., Sept. 30, 2016

When Aaron Duckworth heard that a UNLV television broadcaster last week compared his physique and running style to former NFL All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew, he responded with a surprised look … and a smile.

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Email reveals Spear wanted to delay FCS move

Thu., Sept. 29, 2016

A week before the University of Idaho announced that it would become the first school to drop from the highest level of college football, athletic director Rob Spear wanted to delay the process.

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Idaho Vandals football capsule

Fri., Sept. 23, 2016

Idaho Vandals football capsule

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Petrino accepts blame for Vandals shortcomings

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 17, 2016

Paul Petrino shouldered all of the blame. The backbreaking blocked field goal, the poor execution on offense, the shoddy special teams? “That all just goes back to me,” the Idaho coach said Saturday afternoon after a second straight Pac-12 school overwhelmed the Vandals.

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Vandals QB Matt Linehan developed football genes early in life

Thu., Sept. 15, 2016

It was an early August evening, and Idaho’s first preseason practice had just ended. Tight end Buck Cowan, surrounded by cameras, was telling reporters that Matt Linehan was one of the best quarterbacks in the country.

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Paul Petrino says Idaho faces Washington team that is complete package

Fri., Sept. 9, 2016

Paul Petrino sees all the ingredients for an elite football team in No. 8 Washington.

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Idaho safety Jayshawn Jordan taking advantage of second chance

Thu., Sept. 8, 2016

Jayshawn Jordan says he saw the light before spring workouts began. He had one more season to play college football after recovering from a debilitating injury, and it felt like a second chance.

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Defense answers call as Idaho holds off Montana State in opener

Thu., Sept. 1, 2016

It looked like it would be an Idaho romp. It turned out to be a nerve-jangling defensive chess match.

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It all comes together for Vandals QB Matt Linehan

Thu., Sept. 1, 2016

Matt Linehan has gone from unrecruited to second-team preseason All-Sun Belt and the centerpiece of a Vandals team that expects to be in a bowl game come December or January.

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Mike Breske has high hopes for deeper Idaho defense

Thu., Sept. 1, 2016

Mike Breske’s last two defensive coordinator jobs have been on the Palouse, first at Washington State and now at Idaho.

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Senior tight ends Trent Cowan, Deon Watson give Vandals great options in passing game

Thu., Sept. 1, 2016

Trent “Buck” Cowan was one of the most productive tight ends in the FBS last year. Not far behind him was his teammate, Deon Watson.

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UI football by the numbers

Thu., Sept. 1, 2016

Paul Petrino is the son of a former college college coach, and he loves recruiting players who grew up with similar backgrounds.

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Vandals season of promise starts against Montana State in Kibbie Dome

Wed., Aug. 31, 2016

Kris Cinkovich senses a pattern with the Idaho Vandals, one he’s seen from other rise-from-the-ashes college football programs.

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Mason Petrino showing his playmaking skills for Idaho Vandals

Sat., Aug. 20, 2016

Idaho wide receiver David Ungerer has seen the same playmaking Mason Petrino with the Vandals as he witnessed when both played at Pullman High School.