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Idaho prepares for Utah game following season-opening loss to Cal Poly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

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Summary

The Idaho Vandals face the No. 21 Utah Utes on Thursday following a 38-34 loss to Cal Poly. The season-opening defeat occurred after the Vandals surrendered a touchdown in the final seconds of the game. Idaho struggled defensively against Cal Poly, allowing 516 total yards and 197 rushing yards. Offensively, quarterback Joshua Wood threw for 362 yards and two touchdowns, with Tony Harste recording 180 receiving yards. Coach Thomas Ford Jr. indicated the team must improve its late-game performance and offensive line blocking as they move into this matchup against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. Following the Utah game, Idaho will host three consecutive home games, including a matchup against Montana State on October 2.

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By the Numbers

•Idaho lost its season opener 38-34 to Cal Poly.
•The Vandals face the No. 21 Utah Utes on Thursday.
•Joshua Wood passed for 362 yards against Cal Poly.
•Tony Harste recorded nine catches for 180 yards in the previous game.
•Idaho plays three consecutive home games after visiting Utah.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Idaho must turn page with game at No. 21 Utah looming

What they're saying

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Sep. 2—MOSCOW, Idaho — Losing to fellow Big Sky Conference member Cal Poly, 38-34, on a final-seconds touchdown pass on 4th and 8, in the season-opening game was a rude shock for Idaho, which, based on its 5-0 all-time record against the Mustangs and Cal Poly's recent reputation as a Big Sky speed bump had pretty much penciled this in as a win. The defining game for the Vandals this year was ...
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