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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

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Vandal Football Bolsters Secondary w/ Addition of Sha’Heem Taylor - University of Idaho Athletics

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Ford, Wood, Hepburn to Represent Vandal Football at 2026 Big Sky Kickoff - University of Idaho Athletics

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Three Vandal Football Games to be Broadcast Nationwide in 2026 - University of Idaho Athletics

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Speedy Deep Threat Zack Card Signs with Vandal Football - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Monday, Idaho Football head coach Thomas Ford Jr. announced the signing of wide receiver transfer Zack Card, who spent three seasons at Oregon State before coming to Moscow.

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Vandal Legends Erickson, Mattox Elected to Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Thursday, the Big Sky Conference announced its fifth-ever Hall of Fame class, celebrating athletes from all of the league's institutions who left an impact on their institutions and the league that will stand the test of time.

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Former Four-Star DB Daemon Fagan Signs with Vandal Football - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Thomas Ford Jr. and his staff have hit the recruiting trail hard, searching for additions to fortify the 2026 roster and set Idaho Football up for a big-time campaign in the fall.

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Carter, Robinson Signed to 2026 Vandal Football Roster - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - With spring ball in the books, Idaho Football head coach Thomas Ford Jr. and staff have gotten back on the recruiting trail, looking to add more weapons to a roster for the 2026 season that already has the coaches feeling good about the fall.

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Know Before You Go: Vandal Football to Host 2026 Spring Game - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - After a month of opportunities to compete against one another in practice, Idaho Football is set to host the annual Spring Game on Friday, May 1, at 6:00 PM in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

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NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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Vandals Kick Off Spring Ball with High-Energy First Practice - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - On a crisp Tuesday morning on the East Practice Field outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome, Idaho Football got the spring practice slate underway, kicking off the first of the fifteen opportunities the team will get to strap on helmets and play organized football for the first time since November.

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Eight Vandals Show Out at NFL Pro Day - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Monday, Eight Idaho Football alums earned the chance to showcase their skills and make an impression in front of scouts representing the two biggest leagues in the sport.

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Vandal Football Announces 2026 Spring Practice Schedule - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - After a long offseason complete with hundreds of hours in the weight room, conditioning, and recruiting, Idaho Football is back on the gridiron.

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

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Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊

B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

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Former Washington Standout Joins Vandal Football Staff - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho Football Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. has announced the hiring of Zion Tupuola-Fetui as a defensive assistant coach.

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Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board

Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

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Vandal Football Adds a Pair of Playmakers to 2026 Roster - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandal Football program keeps adding to the best recruiting class in FCS. Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. and the Vandals announced two more signings on Friday.

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Vandal Football Hires Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - After a thorough and national search, the Idaho Vandal Football program and Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. have announced the hiring of Lee Stalker as the team's new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. The hire was finalized on Tuesday.

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Vandals Add Running Back, Wide Receiver to Record-Breaking Signing Class - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. and the Idaho Vandal Football program announced a pair of signings to the best recruiting class in FCS on Monday.

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Shoemaker Hired as Vandal Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - At the conclusion of a national search, Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. and Idaho Football announced today that Idaho has hired Ian Shoemaker, the architect of one of the most dynamic offenses in Big Sky Conference history, as Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach. The hire is pending HR approval.

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Vandals Sign Highest-Rated Class in Program History, Second-Highest in FCS - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. and the Idaho Vandal Football program kicked off the early signing period by welcoming 20 new student-athletes to the Vandal Family on Wednesday.

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Idaho Football Hosts Bengals in Potato State Trophy Game - University of Idaho Athletics

Idaho State (5-6, 4-3) vs. Idaho (4-7, 2-5) P1FCU Kibbie Dome (15,250) | Moscow, Idaho 1 p.m. : Kickoff on ESPN+ (Noah Schmick, Darren Arbet) | Game can

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Idaho Football Hosts No. 11 UC Davis in Big Sky Conference Game of the Week - University of Idaho Athletics

No. 11 UC Davis (6-2, 4-1) vs. Idaho (4-5, 2-3) P1FCU Kibbie Dome (15,250) | Moscow, Idaho 4 p.m. : Kickoff on SWX and ESPN+ (Austin Getz, Brian Strandley) Listen: Vandal

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WITH THE WIN: Quick Facts About Idaho's Win Over NAU - University of Idaho Athletics

WITH THE WIN Idaho records its 510th all-time win. Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. records his second Big Sky Conference win as head coach of the Vandals This

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Idaho Football Announces 2026 Schedule - University of Idaho Athletics

FARMINGTON, Utah - The Big Sky Conference announced its 2026 football schedule on Tuesday afternoon, wrapping up Idaho Football's 2026 slate. With the conference expanding to include Southern Utah and Utah Tech and playing nine conference games, the scheduling will look different this upcoming season.

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WITH THE WIN: Quick facts about Idaho's win over Portland State - University of Idaho Athletics

WITH THE WIN Idaho records its 509th all-time win. Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. records his first Big Sky Conference win as head coach of the Vandals The

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Vandals Ranked No. 24 in Stats Perform Poll - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - For a historic 42nd-consecutive week, the Idaho Vandals football team is ranked in the top 25 polls.

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No. 11 Vandals Celebrate Homecoming, Host Northern Colorado in P1FCU Kibbie Dome - University of Idaho Athletics

"Very excited to get back. We had a great bye week where we were able to get healthy, especially at running back. [...] We're excited to be back in the Dome. It'll be the first home game in almost a month.

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Vandals Move Up in Most Recent Top 25 Polls - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals Football Team moved up in the Stats Perform and AFCA Coaches Polls to No. 11 and No. 13, respectively, the organizations announced on Monday morning.

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Vandal Football Ranked No. 8, No. 10 in Top 25 Polls - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - For the 39th week in a row, Idaho Vandals Football is ranked in the top 25 polls, coming in at No. 8 in the Stats Perform Top 25, and No. 10 in the AFCA Coaches poll.

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Vandals Come Within Three of FBS San Jose State - University of Idaho Athletics

SAN JOSE, Calif. - For the third season in a row Idaho took a Mountain West opponent to the wire, as the Vandals faced a former conference foe, San Jose State.

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No. 8 Idaho Heads to San Jose for First True Road Game of 2025 - University of Idaho Athletics

"They're a very well-coached team. They are picked third in the Mountain West this season. [...] We're very excited for the opportunity. It's going to be our first true road game of the year. [...] We're excited for the challenge." Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr.

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Vandals Ranked No. 8 in Stats Perform and AFCA Coaches Polls - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Following a week in which a stifling defense shut down Utah Tech in a 20-6 win, the Idaho Vandals football team is ranked No. 8 in both the Stats Perform Top 25 as well as the AFCA Coaches Top 25 polls. The Vandals were ranked No.

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Strong Ground Game Leads Vandals to Win Over Utah Tech on Dome's 50th Anniversary - University of Idaho Athletics

STRONG GROUND GAME LEADS VANDALS TO WIN OVER UTAH TECH ON KIBBIE DOME'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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The Amazing Kibbie Turns 50 - A Lecture to be Presented Friday - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho athletics, in cooperation with the University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture is hosting a lecture Friday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the ICCU Arena Alumni Room, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

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No. 8/10 Idaho Celebrates P1FCU Kibbie Dome 50th Anniversary, Hosts Utah Tech - University of Idaho Athletics

"There's no question they'll be a challenge. That's a well-coached group. Lance Anderson is a guy that has done it at a high level. He was at Stanford, he was a defensive coordinator for a long time [...] What I do know is they're going to be disciplined and they're going to fly around defensively."

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Idaho Football Ranked No. 8/10 in Latest Top 25 - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals have landed in the Top 25 polls for the 37th week in a row. As the third week of the season begins, they hold the No. 8 spot in the Stats Perform Top 25 and No. 10 in the AFCA Coaches poll.

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GROWN IN IDAHO: Vandals Partner with The Field Rush to Create Fightin' Taters Helmets - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals football team is proud to partner with The Field Rush to wear "Fightin' Taters" helmets in this weekend 's home opener against St. Thomas.

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Vandal Football Names Team Captains - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals football team named its captains in a team meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Captains are voted on by the team. Idaho named six captains and will rotate them each game.

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BATTLE OF THE PALOUSE: No. 12 Idaho Takes on Washington State - University of Idaho Athletics

"Very excited about this group. In fall camp, we got what we wanted to accomplish. I think we became a team that's very physical. Really focused on getting better in the trenches.[...] We're very excited for this matchup. Obviously, it's a storied rivalry." - Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr.

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Vandal Football Ranked No. 12 in Coaches Poll - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals are ranked No. 12 in the AFCA FCS Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced on Monday.

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Idaho Mourns Passing of Dan Cozzetto - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Beloved former Idaho Football player and assistant coach Dan Cozzetto, who was part of Vandal teams that won four Big Sky Conference championships and six NCAA I-AA playoff appearances, has passed away. He was 70 years old.

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Vandals Ranked No. 12 in Stats Perform Top 25 Poll - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals football team will begin the 2025 season ranked No. 12 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 poll, released Monday morning. Idaho earned 747 points in the rankings and carries high expectations following back-to-back FCS Playoff Quarterfinal appearances.

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Vandal Kicker Named to 2025 Fred Mitchell Award Watch List - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho football kicker Cameron Pope has been named to the 2025 Fred Mitchell Award Preseason Watch List.

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Vandals Bring the Energy to First Day of Fall Camp - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals football team opened fall camp on Wednesday under first-year head coach Thomas Ford and his staff on the practice field outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

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Vandal Football Set to Open 2025 Fall Camp - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho Vandals football team is set to open its first fall training camp under head coach Thomas Ford on Wednesday morning in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

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Three Vandals Named to Big Sky Preseason All-Conference Team - University of Idaho Athletics

FARMINGTON, Utah - Three Idaho Vandals-Nate Azzopardi, Isiah King, and Zach Krotzer-were named to the 2025 Big Sky Football Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced Sunday morning by the conference office.

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Idaho-Montana Game Set for Prime Time - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - ESPN and the Big Sky Conference announced on Friday that Idaho Football's game at Montana on September 27 will be on ESPN 2 at 7:15 p.m. PT.

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VANDALS IN THE NFL: Elliss Named to Top 100 NFL Players for 2025 - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Former Idaho Vandals Football star, Kaden Elliss, was named to Pro Football Network (PFSN)'s Top 100 NFL Players for 2025, checking in at no. 68.

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Idaho Football Kick Times Announced for 2025 Season - University of Idaho Athletics

FARMINGTON, Utah - With the college football season kicking off in just over 50 days, the Big Sky Conference and its television partners have announced kickoff times for the 2025 season. With the unveiling of kick times, the Idaho Vandals learned their times for eight of their games.

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¡VAMOS VANDALS! Vandal Football to Broadcast Five Home Games in Spanish - University of Idaho Athletics

La versión en español de este comunicado se puede encontrar a continuación.

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Idaho Athletics Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Fifty years ago today, on June 11, 1975, the final arch of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome was placed to complete the full length of the barrel arch roof. The audacious effort took just eight months from the accepted bid to the construction of the roof structure.

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Ford, Azzopardi, and Brown to Represent the Vandals at the 2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho-The 2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend has been announced and is scheduled for July 19-21 at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington. Representing Idaho at this year's kickoff will be first-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., offensive lineman Nate Azzopardi, and defensive lineman Sam Brown.

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ESPN to Broadcast Vandals Twice in 2025 - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho-The Big Sky Conference and ESPN announced on Thursday that the Idaho Vandal Football program will be playing on ESPN Networks twice this upcoming season.

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Top Ten Again: HERO Sports Ranks Vandals For Third Consecutive Year - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho-The University of Idaho Vandal Football program has earned the No.10 national ranking in the 2025 HERO Sports Preseason Top 25 Media Poll. This is the third consecutive season the Vandals have been ranked in the top 10 in the HERO Sports Preseason Poll.

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Two Vandal Teams Earn Perfect APR Scores - University of Idaho Athletics

INDIANAPOLIS - Two Vandal teams posted perfect four-year NCAA Academic Progress Rate scores of 1000 and 11 of Idaho's 14 teams improved their overall APR's or stayed the same for the 2022-23 academic year.

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Vandals in the NFL: Harris Drafted by Titans, McCormick Signs with Giants - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - The NFL Draft took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin from Thursday to Saturday of this week. Cornerback and Idaho graduate Marcus Harris was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round with the no. 183 overall pick, Tommy McCormick also got a contract this weekend as he signed with the New York Giants.

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Know Before You Go: Vandals to Host 2025 Spring Game - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho Vandals Football fans will be able to get their first look at the 2025 Vandals on Friday, April 25 at the annual spring football game in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. PT, gates will be opening at 5:00 p.m.

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2025 Idaho Spring Football Guide - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - Head Coach Thomas Ford enters his first spring as the head football coach at Idaho, looking to keep the momentum the program has built and maintained over the last few seasons. The Vandals recorded their third season with 10 or more wins in program history.

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Vandal Football Opens 2025 Spring Practice - University of Idaho Athletics

MOSCOW, Idaho - First-year Head Coach Thomas Ford and the Idaho Vandals opened spring practice on a sunny Tuesday morning outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 31 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Michigan vs Texas

Top 10 QBs in CFB 27 🎯

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CFB 27's Top 10 RBs ♨️

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Report: LaMelo Traded to Wolves

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Grading Every Team's Draft 🔠

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