Idaho football looks to recover against Montana after setback

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Idaho football looks to recover against Montana after setback
Summary

The Idaho Vandals football team prepares to face the Montana Grizzlies on October 14. Idaho (1-5, 1-2 Big Sky) aims to bounce back from a 38-27 loss to Weber State. Head coach Thomas Ford Jr. emphasized the importance of enthusiasm for the rivalry game, aiming to reclaim the Little Brown Stein trophy. The Vandals face a Montana team that has won three straight against them, including a narrow homecoming defeat last year. Idaho hopes to leverage their running game and improve offensive output under quarterback Joshua Wood, who leads the league in total offense.

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  • •Idaho lost to Weber State 38-27 on October 7.
  • •Montana currently holds a 3-game winning streak against Idaho.
  • •Idaho aims to reclaim the Little Brown Stein trophy this season.
  • •The game takes place at Montana's Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
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  • 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Idaho has eyes on Little Brown Stein after suffering setback loss: 'We need to get that thing back'
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Oct. 12—MOSCOW, Idaho — The Idaho football team may be looking at the antidote to disappointment this week. Following its unprecedented defeat of top -ranked, defending national champion Montana State two weeks ago, the Vandals fell short against Weber State Saturday, 38-27, in Ogden. Utah. Now, the Vandals (1-5, 1-2 Big Sky) head to Missoula to take on the Grizzlies (5-2, 3-1) in the Little ...

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