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Idaho Vandals prepare for 2026 opener against Cal Poly Mustangs

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Idaho Vandals prepare for 2026 opener against Cal Poly Mustangs
Summary

The Idaho Vandals open their 2026 football season against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Friday at 7 p.m. in San Luis Obispo, California. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Idaho aims to improve upon last season's 4-8 record, with coach Thomas Ford Jr. leading a revamped coaching staff. Ford emphasizes a focus on the process over results, as the Vandals face the eighth-hardest schedule in the FCS. Many fans have higher expectations, but Ford encourages a realistic outlook with six or seven wins as a potential goal this season.

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  • •Idaho kicks off season against Cal Poly on August 28.
  • •The game will be televised on ESPN.
  • •Vandals aim for six to seven wins this season.
  • •Idaho has the eighth-hardest schedule in the FCS.
  • •Thomas Ford emphasizes focusing on the process.
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  • 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: Vandal fans, temper those expectations
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Aug. 25—COMMENTARY It's time for the best season of the year. "Is that fall?" you may ask. No, it's football season, of course, you silly goose. The Idaho Vandals kick off their 2026 campaign against the Cal Poly Mustangs at 7 p.m. Friday at Mustang Memorial Field in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The game will be broadcast on ESPN proper. With that being said, it's time for the first Trevor Junt ...

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