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Idaho's Thomas Ford emphasizes execution issues in third loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Idaho's Thomas Ford emphasizes execution issues in third loss

Summary

University of Idaho football coach Thomas Ford addressed media following the Vandals' 23-17 loss to 15th-ranked Lamar on September 14. With the team now at 0-3, Ford expressed disappointment in their performance and highlighted inconsistent execution as a critical issue. The Vandals have struggled early in games, and their upcoming matchup against 0-3 Abilene Christian is seen as another opportunity to turn the season around. Ford noted that improvements on offense and better defense against Abilene Christian's running game will be crucial.

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Status Watch

•Idaho lost to Lamar 23-17 on September 14.
•The Vandals are currently 0-3 this season.
•Ford criticized the team's execution and discipline.
•Idaho faces Abilene Christian next, who is also 0-3.
•Improved offense and defense are necessary for upcoming game.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Idaho coach Thomas Ford says execution 'just wasn't good enough' in third straight loss

What they're saying

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Sep. 14—MOSCOW, Idaho — University of Idaho football coach Thomas Ford Jr. might well have brought a thesaurus or the Oxford English Dictionary to his weekly press conference Monday. He spent most of his time before assembled media offering different ways to describe what his 0-3 Vandals need to do to get their season jump-started — play better. "I was super disappointed in the outcome of this ...
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