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Idaho football defeats No. 1 Montana State in dramatic comeback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:16 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Idaho football defeats No. 1 Montana State in dramatic comeback

Summary

Idaho pulled off a stunning upset against No. 1 Montana State, winning 35-34 on October 3 at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome in Moscow. After trailing by two touchdowns, the Vandals scored a touchdown with no time remaining and converted a two-point attempt to seal the victory. Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood led the charge, completing 19-of-26 passes for 315 yards, two touchdowns, and rushing for a score. The win snapped a seven-game losing streak for Idaho and ended Montana State's 19-game winning streak. Both teams had shifted leads throughout the game, showcasing competitive play until the final moments.

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By the Numbers

•Idaho's last-minute touchdown came with no time left on the clock.
•Wood contributed over 350 total yards with one rushing and two passing touchdowns.
•Idaho ends a seven-game losing streak dating back to 2025.
•Montana State's loss marks their first of the season.
•The game featured six lead changes in a competitive first half.

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Oct. 3—MOSCOW — As Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. said earlier in the week, the Idaho football team did not care about the outside noise, nor did the Vandals care about being 16 1/2-point underdogs to the No. 1 team in the Football Championship Subdivision. With 49 seconds left, Idaho had one last chance at a comeback after a touchback that put them at their own 20-yard line. The Vandals ...
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