Idaho football prepares for No. 1 Montana State after bye week

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Idaho football prepares for No. 1 Montana State after bye week

Summary

The Idaho Vandals football team will have a bye week before facing No. 1-ranked Montana State on October 2 at P1FCU Kibbie Dome. Idaho is currently winless, holding a 0-4 record and a 0-1 mark in the Big Sky Conference. They aim to improve from a recent 41-39 loss to Abilene Christian, where they squandered a lead in the fourth quarter. Coach Thomas Ford Jr. emphasized the importance of addressing their own performance rather than focusing solely on opponents. Senior quarterback Joshua Wood led Idaho’s offense in the loss, contributing significantly but facing pressure due to a struggling running game and defense. Improvements are necessary ahead of their next match against the undefeated Bobcats.

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By the Numbers

•Idaho is 0-4, coming off a loss to Abilene Christian.
•The Vandals will face Montana State, the top-ranked team in FCS.
•Coach Ford stresses that improvement starts with the players' execution.
•Joshua Wood accounts for a majority of the Vandals' offensive production.
•Idaho's defense currently allows 42 points per game.

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12:16 PMYahoo Sports — VANDAL NOTES: Idaho football is 'chasing the standard' as No. 1 Montana State looms next

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Sep. 24—VANDAL NOTES This weekend is a bye week for the Idaho Vandals football team. At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, No. 1-ranked Montana State will come to the P1FCU Kibbie Dome in Moscow to face off against the Vandals in a Big Sky Conference game. But before then, the Vandals will have nearly two weeks to prepare for the Bobcats, the best Football Championship Subdivision team in the country. Idaho ...
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