Ryan Jezioro, defense headline Idaho's runaway win over Portland State
Oct. 31—HILLSBORO, Ore. — Behind a dazzling day from receiver Ryan Jezioro and a strong defensive effort, Idaho cruised to a decisive Big Sky Conference victory on the road. Jezioro had a top-15 pass-catching performance in Vandals history, producing a couple of exceptional highlight-reel receptions, and Idaho's defense held firm during a 38-14 win over Portland State on Saturday at Hillsboro ...
Hillsboro, Ore. — Idaho's defense and Ryan Jezioro propelled the Vandals to a dominant 38-14 victory over Portland State at Hillsboro Stadium on Saturday. Jezioro, a junior from Arizona, showcased his elite receiving skills by tallying 194 yards and a long touchdown on five receptions, ranking No. 14 for single-game yardage in Idaho history.
His 77-yard touchdown reception off the line early in the game put Idaho ahead 24-7 and served as a preview of the rout to come. With less than a minute left in the first half, Jezioro made a one-handed catch to extend his highlight reel. The Vandals' defense maintained their composure, recording four sacks and four tackles for loss, while Idaho's rushing attack chipped in 166 yards.
Portland State, on the other hand, struggled to gain traction behind the line of scrimmage, rushing for just 13 yards on 23 attempts. Jezioro's performance was reminiscent of Hayden Hatten's legendary game, as he effectively evaded defenders and made clutch catches. Vandals coach Thomas Ford Jr. praised his team's defensive effort, noting their strong execution in run blocking and containing Portland State's tailback Delon Thompson.
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