Idaho looks to carry momentum of monumental win into road test at Weber State
Oct. 5—MOSCOW, Idaho — Heading into their game Saturday in Ogden, Utah, Weber State and Idaho must be on cloud nine. The Wildcats (3-3, 2-2 Big Sky) survived in double overtime Saturday against Cal Poly 42-34. The Vandals (1-4, 1-1) pulled off the most improbable upset Friday with a 35-34 win over top-ranked Montana State, formerly unbeaten and the reigning national FCS champion. Joshua Wood ...
Weber State and Idaho are set to face each other in a crucial matchup this weekend following two surprising victories. Weber State upset top-ranked Montana State 35-34 on Friday, while Idaho pulled off a last-second 35-34 win against Cal Poly in overtime on Saturday. Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. acknowledged the significance of the Vandals' upset victory, stating that it proved any team can defeat another in the league.
He emphasized that the upcoming game against Weber State requires Idaho to match the Wildcats' offensive production, as their offense has been effective so far. Idaho's quarterback Nate Dahle and his receivers played key roles in the game against Cal Poly. The Wildcats have led the Big Sky with 225 points per game on average, and their defense focuses on man-to-man coverage, which could be advantageous against Weber State's offense.
Idaho's defense is known for its strong record, having recorded the most sacks in the league. However, the Vandals, who have shown a physical approach in their games, will likely need to match that physicality to succeed against Idaho's offensive line. Both teams have displayed resilience and belief throughout the season, making this matchup particularly intriguing.
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