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Idaho prepares for Friday matchup against undefeated Montana State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

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Summary

Idaho is set to face undefeated Montana State in an FCS matchup on Friday following an off week. The Vandals (0-4, 0-1) are looking to rebound from three narrow losses against FCS opponents. Coach Thomas Ford Jr. noted that the team has been close, stating they are 'three to five plays away' from winning those games. Meanwhile, Montana State (5-0, 2-0) is coming off a victory against 18th-ranked Northern Arizona despite injuries to key players. Ford indicated that Idaho used the bye week to improve fundamentals and get key players healthy for the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Idaho uses bye week to prepare for Montana State.
•Vandals lost close games to Cal Poly, Lamar, and Abilene Christian.
•Montana State defeated Northern Arizona despite injuries to key players.
•Idaho emphasizes physical play and improved running game against MSU.
•Kickoff is scheduled for Friday at the Kibbie Dome.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Idaho uses off week to prepare for big challenge against Montana State

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Sep. 28—MOSCOW, Idaho — A decisive loss to Utah notwithstanding, Idaho has been close to the end with its three FCS opponents, falling late to Cal Poly, Lamar, and Abilene Christian. "We are three to five plays away from winning all our FCS matchups. We have got to make those plays," Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. said in his weekly news conference Monday. Now comes the Vandals' (0-4, 0-1) best ...
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