Redshirt freshman tailback PRINCETON MCCARTY gained 160 yards on 15 carries against New Mexico State, including a 54-yard touchdown run in the first half.
Senior field goal kicker TINO AMANCIO missed a 51-yard first half attempt against NMSU, then set a career record with a 52-yarder in the second half. He then hit from 51 yards in the fourth quarter.
Sophomore outside linebacker JUSTIN ALLEN, a starter all season, had a phenominal game against NMSU, finishing second on the team with 8 tackles, this interception (above), and a fumble recovery.
Sophomore linebacker JUSTIN ALLEN's timely second half fumble recovery stopped a NMSU drive deep in Idaho territory.
Senior defensive end JOSH SHAW had a career game Saturday against NMSU, leading the Vandals with 10 tackles, including TWO sacks (his second half sack of Holbrook pictured above) and a forced fumble.
Senior defensive end JOSH SHAW makes his first sack of NMSU QB Chase Holbrook Saturday afternoon in the Dome.
Josh Shaw makes his third tackle behind the line against New Mexico State. He also forced a fumble and QB hurry, in his most dominant game at Idaho.
Sophomore H-Back DANIEL HARDY hauls in this TD pass in the endzone for Idaho's second score against New Mexico State. The impressive play was reviewed and stood.
Idaho quarterback legend JOHN FRIESZ and family were on hand for Idaho's Homecoming victory over New Mexico State.
Idaho's cheerleading unit leading the crowd at the 2008 Homecoming game.
Idaho's cheerleading unit leading the crowd at the 2008 Homecoming game.
Idaho's cheerleading unit leading the crowd at the 2008 Homecoming game.
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Sophomore middle linebacker JONATHAN FARAIMO has been a workhorse all year, and against NMSU finished 3rd on the team with seven tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble.
Sophomore tailback DEONTE JACKSON finished Idaho's Homecoming victory with 66 hard fought yards on 18 carries and a long of nine yards.
Veteran left guard MIKE IUPATI (6-6.5, 342) and the Vandal offensive line were outstanding Saturday against New Mexico State, paving the way for Idaho to net a stellar 271 yards rushing.
Sophomore wide receiver DEWEY HALE returned two NMSU kickoffs Saturday for 59 yards, averaging almost 30 yards per return and giving Idaho great starting position.
Sophomore quarterback NATHAN ENDERLE did not have his best afternoon through the air (7-18, 2 INT, 59 yards, 1 TD), but made solid decisions as the game progressed and gained 19 yards on the ground.