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UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 16, 2019
XFL draft: Former Freeman, Idaho lineman Jordan Rose selected by Seattle Dragons while other locals await call
Former Freeman High and Idaho standout offensive lineman Jordan Rose heard his name called Tuesday in the inaugural draft of the ravamped XFL.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 13, 2019
New Alliance of American Football gives former area players another chance at big time
Matt Linehan isn’t the highest-paid player on the Salt Lake Stallions’ 52-man roster. He isn’t fighting for scraps on the startup organization’s payroll, either.
Fri., Dec. 1, 2017
Idaho Vandals head to Georgia for final game as FBS member
Idaho’s 22-year venture in FBS has resulted in an 85-174 cumulative record and three bowl wins, including the Famous Idaho Potatoes Bowl last year. After losing five league games by …
Fri., Nov. 24, 2017
Vandals hope to play role of spoilers against New Mexico State
As Idaho searches for fuel to fire its efforts in the final two games of a season in which it has no hope of going to a bowl, New Mexico …
Mon., Nov. 6, 2017
Vandals have two weeks to get injured QB Matt Linehan back on field
The status of University of Idaho senior quarterback Matt Linehan, who suffered a hand or wrist injury to his throwing arm late in the Vandals’ 24-21 loss to the University …
UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 27, 2017
Idaho adopts short-term goals while needing big finish to make postseason
One week at a time. This is what Idaho’s season has come to.
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 7, 2017
Vandals expect better showing from Rebels after UNLV’s shocking defeat
When Idaho hosts UNLV on Saturday, Vandals coach Paul Petrino believes his team is more likely to face the Rebels who took UI to overtime last year than the team …
Thu., Aug. 31, 2017
Idaho’s Matt Linehan continues family tradition of leading the Vandals
Senior Matt Linehan has progressed in measurables like passing statistics and wins and in a quarterback’s prized intangible, leadership.
Wed., Aug. 30, 2017
Idaho opens football season Thursday with high hopes for more success
In most instances, a 2-9 team would not be expected to offer the sternest of tests in the opening game of the next season.
Sat., Aug. 19, 2017
Idaho Vandals defense totals four interceptions in final scrimmage of camp
University of Idaho coach Paul Petrino saw a particularly strong showing from the Vandals’ defensive backfield in the final scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday.
UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 16, 2017
Washington State’s Luke Falk, Idaho’s Matt Linehan added to Manning Award watch list
Washington State quarterback Luke Falk woke up Wednesday morning to find himself on yet another preseason watch list. Idaho’s Matt Linehan, coming off a season that saw him lead the …
Sun., Aug. 13, 2017
Matt Linehan returns in fine form in Idaho Vandals’ first scrimmage
Starting quarterback Matt Linehan, who missed practices last week with an undisclosed medical problem that sent him to the hospital, was in good form on Sunday in the team’s first …
Thu., Aug. 10, 2017
Vandals have little to say about Matt Linehan’s absence
University of Idaho starting quarterback Matt Linehan missed a third straight day of practice Thursday with an undisclosed medical problem that had him hospitalized at Moscow’s Gritman Medical Center for …
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 1, 2017
Idaho defense leaves footprint on day one of camp
The Vandals, especially those adorned in white defensive jerseys, did seem to hit a new gear during the first day of camp and the general consensus – from the head …
Mon., July 24, 2017
Idaho football brings speed to defense, experience on offense
University of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino appeared at the Sun Belt Conference media day in New Orleans Monday accompanied by the most valuable player from the Famous Idaho Potato …
Wed., July 19, 2017
Idaho’s Matt Linehan named to Unitas watch list
Idaho senior quarterback Matt Linehan was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List on Wednesday.
Thu., Dec. 22, 2016
Idaho’s Deon Watson leaves Albertsons Stadium victorious again
Deon Watson loves visiting the Treasure Valley. In particular, Watson enjoys playing at Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium. The senior wide receiver from Coeur d’Alene caught a 74-yard touchdown pass as …
Thu., Dec. 22, 2016
Fire on ice: Vandals heat up, pound Rams in Potato Bowl
Idaho took control in the second quarter and built a 34-point lead in the third quarter as the Vandals knocked off heavily favored Colorado State 61-50 in the 20th Famous …
Thu., Dec. 22, 2016
Potato Bowl notes: Matt Linehan leads on field then makes waves during postgame
First, Matt Linehan sizzled on the field. Then he made waves in a postgame radio interview. After leading Idaho to a 61-50 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the …
Sat., Dec. 3, 2016
Idaho caps regular season with eighth win; bowl destination comes Sunday
This was a moment to savor. Matt Linehan knew it, so he hopped on the trainer’s table and danced.
Mon., Oct. 17, 2016
Idaho quarterback Matt Linehan named Sun Belt offensive player of week
Idaho junior quarterback Matt Linehan was chosen the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week after a career night in leading the Vandals past New Mexico State last Saturday. …
Sat., Oct. 1, 2016
Vandals come up short in conference opener against Troy
Brandon Silvers threw for three touchdowns and Jordan Chunn ran for 137 yards and a score as Troy beat Idaho in the Vandals’ Sun Belt Conference opener Saturday.
Fri., Sept. 16, 2016
2 Minute Drill: WSU’s keys to victory on Saturday against Idaho
Dont’t take your eyes off … James Williams began the year as WSU’s third-string running back, but got some sustained action last weekend and moved up to the No. 2 …
Thu., Sept. 15, 2016
Vandals QB Matt Linehan developed football genes early in life
It was an early August evening, and Idaho’s first preseason practice had just ended. Tight end Buck Cowan, surrounded by cameras, was telling reporters that Matt Linehan was one of …
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
Defense answers call as Idaho holds off Montana State in opener
It looked like it would be an Idaho romp. It turned out to be a nerve-jangling defensive chess match.
Thu., Sept. 1, 2016
It all comes together for Vandals QB Matt Linehan
Matt Linehan has gone from unrecruited to second-team preseason All-Sun Belt and the centerpiece of a Vandals team that expects to be in a bowl game come December or January.
Thu., Aug. 4, 2016
Vandals open practice with high expectations, emotions
The air crackled before Idaho’s first 2016 practice with the excitement of a team who expectations are unusually and unabashedly high.
Sat., April 2, 2016
Idaho’s passing game piles up numbers in first scrimmage
Callen Hightower felt comfortable in Idaho’s first scrimmage of the spring season.
Sun., Sept. 20, 2015
Vandals slip past Wofford
MOSCOW, Idaho – Matt Linehan has never been happier to see the Vulcan Salute. Fans of the popular Sci-Fi series Star Trek know the symbol well – Spock sticks his …
UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 19, 2015
Vandals slip past Wofford
Aaron Duckworth ran for three touchdowns and Matt Linehan threw for 334 yards and ran for 50 to lead Idaho past Wofford 41-38 on Saturday.