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The Vandals open the 2026 campaign with a marquee Big Sky showdown against Cal Poly, scheduled for August 28 at 7:00 PM PT at Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, California. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, marking the first live game of the season and one of three Idaho contests slated for the network this year.
The Vandals have unveiled their captains for the upcoming season, highlighting a blend of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
Weber State University announces a 12‑game 2026 football schedule that begins with three road games in Colorado and Utah, featuring a mix of conference rivals and non‑conference matchups designed to improve performance and discipline.
News Radio KNBW will air every Vandal football and men’s basketball game for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, reaching a growing alumni base and integrating local news and community events.
The Vandals have announced a 2026 slate that features nine televised games, a season‑opening showdown on ESPN and a series of regional broadcasts anchored by SWX.
Zion Tupuola-Fetui, once a dominant edge rusher for Washington, now guides Idaho’s defensive line as the team prepares for its season‑opening matchup at Cal Poly.
The Big Sky Conference released its preseason coaches and media polls, projecting the Idaho Vandals to finish sixth in the media vote and seventh among coaches, while Montana State, Montana and UC Davis dominate the top spots.
The Big Sky Conference has released the full 2026 football schedule, revealing kickoff times and network assignments for 56 games, with Idaho securing seven broadcast slots across ESPN, ESPNU, SWX and Scripps Sports.
Idaho Athletics announced the signing of Sha'Heem Taylor, a 6‑foot‑2 cornerback who excelled at Riverside City College and Liberty High School, as the latest addition to the 2026 defensive backfield.
The conference revealed the full roster of student‑athlete participants, broadcast details on ESPN+ and Scripps Sports, and announced a gala honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Zack Card, a redshirt freshman who excelled at Pittsburg High before his stint at Oregon State, is set to join the University of Idaho’s football program, adding depth and experience to the Vandals’ offense.