I did a quick once-over on Idaho and here's what I got. Not meant to be comprehensive just kind of a snapshot.
The Idaho Vandals became a Division I school (now FBS) in 1996 and competed in the Big West, Sun Belt and WAC respectively (and also as an Independent) until moving back to FCS in 2018 when they re-joined the Big Sky Conference. During their time in FBS / Division I Idaho won three bowl games – the 1998 Humanitarian Bowl, the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The Vandals (official colors silver and vandal gold) participated in 11 I-AA playoffs from 1982 to 1995 and made Semifinal appearances in 1988 and 1993. They won the Big Sky Conference 9 times from 1965 to 1992 and also won the Pacific Coast Conference in 1927 and the Big West in 1998.
Their overall record as a program is 460-614-26 which is fairly similar to Indiana's overall mark of 494-683-44.
Idaho's Head Coach is Paul Petrino (yes the brother of Bobby Petrino, currently at Missouri State). Petrino has been at Idaho since 2013 and has an overall coaching record of 30-59. Petrino won the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2016 and was also the Sun Belt Coach of the Year that same season.
Last week Idaho beat Simon Fraser 68-0 which was the Vandals' first shutout since 2010.
Players to watch
Inside Linebacker Tre Walker is the Preseason Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year. This Spring Walker had 54 tackles in only four games, which is 13.5 tackles per game.
Fullback / Tight End Logan Kendall is Preseason All-Big Sky First Team All Conference. This kid is a load who can run, block and catch.
Cornerback Jalen Hoover was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring and he plays Nickleback too.
Sophomore Nick Romano was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring as a Kick Returner.
Senior Safety Tyrese Dedmon was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring.
Offensive Lineman Logan Floyd was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring. He seems to be a more natural Tackle but he can also play Center if needed.
Hayden Hatten is their best weapon at Wide Receiver. This Spring he had 43 receptions for 613 yards and three touchdowns and he was also the Vandals' leading receiver in Week 1 with two catches for 106 yards and a Touchdown.
The quarterback position seems a bit tumultuous as Idaho used four QBs last Spring. Week 1 saw split time between C.J. Jordan and Mike Beaudry. As far as I am able to tell they are taking a quarterback by committee approach in 2021.
Defensive Tackle Noah Elliss is a player to watch. He's 6'4” 367 lbs but was actually quite productive for Idaho in Week 1.
Idaho's Offensive Line has some good size but they are young and Indiana's defensive front may have an opportunity to be quite disruptive come Saturday night.
Idaho's Kibbie Dome
The Idaho Vandals became a Division I school (now FBS) in 1996 and competed in the Big West, Sun Belt and WAC respectively (and also as an Independent) until moving back to FCS in 2018 when they re-joined the Big Sky Conference. During their time in FBS / Division I Idaho won three bowl games – the 1998 Humanitarian Bowl, the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The Vandals (official colors silver and vandal gold) participated in 11 I-AA playoffs from 1982 to 1995 and made Semifinal appearances in 1988 and 1993. They won the Big Sky Conference 9 times from 1965 to 1992 and also won the Pacific Coast Conference in 1927 and the Big West in 1998.
Their overall record as a program is 460-614-26 which is fairly similar to Indiana's overall mark of 494-683-44.
Idaho's Head Coach is Paul Petrino (yes the brother of Bobby Petrino, currently at Missouri State). Petrino has been at Idaho since 2013 and has an overall coaching record of 30-59. Petrino won the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2016 and was also the Sun Belt Coach of the Year that same season.
Last week Idaho beat Simon Fraser 68-0 which was the Vandals' first shutout since 2010.
Players to watch
Inside Linebacker Tre Walker is the Preseason Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year. This Spring Walker had 54 tackles in only four games, which is 13.5 tackles per game.
Fullback / Tight End Logan Kendall is Preseason All-Big Sky First Team All Conference. This kid is a load who can run, block and catch.
Cornerback Jalen Hoover was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring and he plays Nickleback too.
Sophomore Nick Romano was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring as a Kick Returner.
Senior Safety Tyrese Dedmon was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring.
Offensive Lineman Logan Floyd was All-Big Sky Second Team last Spring. He seems to be a more natural Tackle but he can also play Center if needed.
Hayden Hatten is their best weapon at Wide Receiver. This Spring he had 43 receptions for 613 yards and three touchdowns and he was also the Vandals' leading receiver in Week 1 with two catches for 106 yards and a Touchdown.
The quarterback position seems a bit tumultuous as Idaho used four QBs last Spring. Week 1 saw split time between C.J. Jordan and Mike Beaudry. As far as I am able to tell they are taking a quarterback by committee approach in 2021.
Defensive Tackle Noah Elliss is a player to watch. He's 6'4” 367 lbs but was actually quite productive for Idaho in Week 1.
Idaho's Offensive Line has some good size but they are young and Indiana's defensive front may have an opportunity to be quite disruptive come Saturday night.
Idaho's Kibbie Dome
