Idaho Vandals

Idaho Vandals

Idaho Vandals

7-3 (4-2), 4th Western Athletic

 Last Game
Nov 7, 2009 Fresno State, L 21-31 
 
 Next Game
Boise State Broncos Nov 14, 2009 at Boise State, 3:30 pm 
Last Meeting: Nov 15, 2008, L 10-45 
 Team News  

Fresno State holds off Idaho 31-21

Fresno State holds off Idaho 31-21
AP, Nov 8, 2009
Ryan Mathews ran for 143 yards and three touchdowns as Fresno State defeated Idaho 31-21 on Saturday night. The Bulldogs (6-3, 5-1 Western Athletic Conference) raced out to a 24-0 first-half lead before holding off a late surge by the Vandals (7-3, 4-2). Idaho's Brian Reader, who started in place of Nate Enderle who has an injured rotator cuff, threw for 239 yards and two scores and also ran... ...More
 •  Vandals comeback falls short against Bulldogs Nov 8 (The Times-News)*
 •  Idaho notebook: Reader starts for Enderle Nov 8 (The Idaho Statesman)*
 •  Idaho Vandals pillaged by Fresno State Nov 8 (The Idaho Statesman)*
 •  Idaho's top priority: Stop Fresno State's Ryan Mathews Nov 7 (The Idaho Statesman)*
 • Idaho takes 35-34 win over Louisiana Tech - Oct 31 (AP)
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 Team Report

Idaho Team Report

Idaho Team Report Nov 4, 2009

Idaho has clinched its first winning season since 1999, and now the Vandals will try to win their first conference championship since 1998.

It won't be easy, as coach Robb Akey's team must win its final three games and hope that Nevada loses at least one of its remaining games to secure at least a share of the conference crown.

The Vandals can assume sole possession of second place in the conference by beating Fresno State on Saturday. Second place is extremely important in the WAC as only the top two teams in the conference are guaranteed bowl berths, though it's likely that the top four all will see postseason play this season because Hawaii won't be eligible to play in the Hawaii bowl.

Idaho hasn't played in a bowl game since 1998 when the Vandals defeated ...More

 
 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 5 at New Mexico State W 21-6 --
 Sat, Sep 12 at Washington L 23-42 --
 Sat, Sep 19 San Diego State W 34-20 --
 Sat, Sep 26 at Northern Illinois W 34-31 --
 Sat, Oct 3 Colorado State W 31-29 --
 Sat, Oct 10 at San Jose State W 29-25 --
 Sat, Oct 17 Hawaii W 35-23 --
 Sat, Oct 24 at Nevada L 45-70 --
 Sat, Oct 31 Louisiana Tech W 35-34 --
 Sat, Nov 7 Fresno State L 21-31 --
 Sat, Nov 14 at (5) Boise State 3:30 pm --
 Sat, Nov 28 Utah State 5:00 pm --
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 Western Athletic Standings
  Conf  All 
 Boise State (6) 4-0  9-0 
 Nevada 4-0  5-3 
 Fresno State 5-1  6-3 
 Idaho 4-2  7-3 
 Louisiana Tech 2-4  3-6 
 New Mexico State 1-3  3-6 
 Utah State 1-4  2-7 
 Hawaii 1-5  3-6 
 San Jose State 0-3  1-6 
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 Latest Team Photos
A Boise State fan dons a pumpkin for a head during an NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Boise, Idaho, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2009.
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(AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune,Mike Vogt)
Boise State's Kyle Wilson, left, intercepts a pass intended for San Jose State's Kevin Jurovich, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Boise, Idaho. Wilson returned the interception for a touchdown.
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(AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune,Greg Kreller)
Boise State's Austin Pettis, left, hauls in a touchdown pass as he is defended by San Jose State's Chris Hill, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009,  in Boise, Idaho.
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Boise State's Aaron Tevis (36) brings down San Jose State receiver Marquis Avery (9) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Boise, Idaho.
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(AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune,Greg Kreller)
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 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense37 436.7 278.7 158.0
 Defense41 409.7 254.1 155.6