TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: Idaho needs its fans. Vandal fans need a reason to care
Sep. 22—COMMENTARY As of today — Sept. 22, 2026 — it has been 326 calendar days since the Idaho Vandals won a football game. Almost an entire year has gone by without a win. The last time the Vandals won was Oct. 31, 2025, in an overtime victory against Northern Arizona. Idaho has gone 0-7 since, and four of those losses have been by six points or less. In that time, Idaho has changed all ...
It has been 326 days since the Idaho Vandals won a football game, with seven consecutive losses, most by six points or less. The team has changed coordinators and position coaches, and attendance has plummeted to its lowest since 2021. The Kibbie Dome, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World, now sits empty, leaving players and fans wondering what to do.
While the players appreciate the home field advantage, they need to win to spark energy from the crowd. Fans, on the other hand, need the players to perform well to justify attending the games. The attendance problem is complex, as the team cannot demand a packed stadium while offering no incentive to fans, and fans cannot demand a winning team while refusing to support it during difficult times.
Ultimately, it is up to the players and coaches to give fans a reason to care and show up, and the Kibbie Dome still holds the potential to be a special place, but it needs something worth making noise about.
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