{
  "id": 12630701,
  "title": "One-Timer: Play until the end, then keep going",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/one-timer-play-until-the-end-then-keep-going",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-timer-play-until-end-130300762.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Idaho Vandals secured a 35-34 victory over then-No. 1 Montana State Bobcats in a thrilling game that tested the motto \"play until the whistle.\" Quarterback Joshua Wood delivered a game-winning touchdown followed by a two-point conversion, marking the Vandals' first upset of a No. 1 team in school history. However, controversy arose after Montana State's head coach Brent Vigen called a timeout after Idaho scored, after officials added a second back onto the clock. The extra second proved crucial, as Iowa State faced a similar situation earlier in the week. Former NFL official Terry McAuley argued against the added second, stating that on-field officials should not reset the clock. The Big Sky Conference defended the officials' decision, stating they followed NCAA rules and mechanics. The debate surrounding the added second and Vigen's timeout strategy continues, but the core message of perseverance remains: never give up and play until the very end.",
  "summary": "From a young age you are always taught to play to the whistle and never give up on a game until it is over. The Idaho Vandals did just that on Friday evening in a 35-34 upset win over the then-No. 1 Montana State Bobcats. Quarterback Joshua Wood connected with Ryan Jezioro as time expired for a touchdown, then ran in a game-winning 2-point conversion. It was the Vandals’ first win over a No. 1 ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Idaho Vandals upset No. 1 Montana State 35-34",
    "Quarterback Joshua Wood scored game-winning touchdown",
    "Controversy over added second after Montana State timeout"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}