{
  "id": 15329711,
  "title": "'That was one of those instant classics': Idaho stuns No. 7 Montana in Missoula, captures Little Brown Stein",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/that-was-one-of-those-instant-classics-idaho-stuns-no-7-montana-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-those-instant-classics-idaho-020600394.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Idaho's Vandals stunned seventh-ranked Montana 42-35 in a thrilling Big Sky Conference matchup in Missoula. The Vandals, led by quarterback Joshua Wood, showcased an unstoppable offense, while their defense provided clutch stops. Wood had a standout performance, throwing for 335 yards, three touchdowns, and 85 rushing yards, along with an additional touchdown on the ground. The Vandals' defense, anchored by Mason Krahn's crucial third-down sack and the tackling duo of Nicholas Speer and Mitchel Jaskowiak, sealed the victory. Idaho's triumph marked their first win over Montana since 2022 and solidified their place as a top-10 team in the conference.",
  "summary": "Oct. 17—The Idaho Vandals gathered on the sideline at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, hoisting the historic Little Brown Stein trophy while joining their joyous fans in belting out the school's fight song. It was one of the more uplifting scenes in recent memory for Idaho, and perhaps signified a turning point for a Vandals team that has come through with incredible wins in its two most highly ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Idaho Vandals defeat No. 7 Montana 42-35",
    "Quarterback Joshua Wood leads offensive explosion",
    "Vandals' defense makes clutch stops and sacks"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Idaho's offensive explosion and defensive resilience signal a shift in conference power by ending a long drought against a top-ranked opponent and establishing the Vandals as legitimate title contenders.",
  "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."
}