Vandals open fall camp emphasizing work ethic and explosive plays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:11 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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Summary

The Idaho Vandals began fall camp on July 30 in Moscow, focusing on improving their performance for the 2026 football season. Coach Thomas Ford Jr. emphasized the need for hard work and detailed execution to elevate the program's competitiveness. Senior quarterback Joshua Wood cited opportunities to identify and resolve issues in the offense, including notable explosive plays. Freshman linebacker Geovoney Burks earned recognition for his performance at practice, demonstrating early promise as the team prepares for the season ahead. Coordination and communication on defense have reportedly improved due to player experience from the previous year.

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Key Details

•First day of fall camp held in Moscow on July 30
•Coach Ford stresses work ethic for success
•Joshua Wood highlights offensive explosive plays
•Defense shows improvement in communication
•Geovoney Burks earns 'Battle Axe' award for practice performance

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1:11 PMYahoo Sports — More expected of Vandals after Day 1 of fall camp

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Jul. 30—MOSCOW — The Vandals began Day 1 of their long journey into the 2026 football season with fall camp Wednesday. It was a practice full of shell drills, some seven-on-seven and a small amount of 11-on-11 on the outdoor practice field. But afterward, Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. sternly addressed his team, clarifying that to achieve what the Vandals want this season, the team will simply ...
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