PHOTO GALLERY: IDAHO @ BSU

The Idaho Vandals played BSU under cold and sunny skies for the 39th game in the rivalry football series. The Vandals had more total yards, first downs, and led in time of possession. But 5 interceptions and 2 fumbles were too costly for the Vandals. One highlight for the Vandals was the powerful running play by DEMAUNDRAY WOOLRIGDE, who carried the rock 24 times for 143 yards and 2 TDs.   Full Story

The University of Idaho continues to work on the upgrades to the west wall of the ASUI/Kibbie Dome. GoVandals.Net stopped by the area on Sunday, November 8th, to capture these images of the new egress/stairway/exits and the new egress walkways. A new bridge that will be strong enough for fire equipment was recently completed and landscaping and concrete forming is currently underway.   Full Story

The Vandals (7-3, 4-2 WAC) struggled early Saturday night against Fresno State (6-3, 5-1 WAC), falling behind 24-0 at the half. But the offense, led by sophomore quarterback BRIAN READER starting in place of injured Nathan Enderle, awoke in the second half while the Vandal defense stiffened (yielding just one TD in the final three quarters). This week, however, Idaho's rally would fall short.   Full Story

The University of Idaho Vandals lost their third game of the season when they could not catch up from an early first quarter deficit. Despite good play by backup quarterback BRIAN READER, the Vandals ran out of time while chasing both points and the clock.   Full Story

After needing a fourth quarter touchdown from running back Ryan Mathews to get by Utah State 31-27 last Saturday, the Bulldogs will depart for their toughest road trip since facing Cincinnati…    Full Story

Saturday night, in a NATIONALLY televised matchup on ESPN-U from "The Thunderdome" on the campus of the University of Idaho, the Vandals (7-2, 4-1 WAC) host nation leading tailback Ryan Matthews and Fresno State (5-3, 4-1 WAC) in a key WAC showdown with bowl implications for both programs. Middle linebacker TRE'SHAWN ROBINSON and the rest of the Vandals will battle to keep Idaho perfect at home.   Full Story

With Idaho's stunning come-from-behind 35-34 victory in the final minutes of Saturday's Homecoming battle against Louisiana Tech, quarterback NATHAN ENDERLE and the Vandals improve to 7-2 on the season and 4-1 in WAC competition. With each win they make a stronger case for Idaho's first post-season bowl invitation in 11 years. Inside are links to stories and analysis of Saturday's triumph.   Full Story

The University of Idaho Vandals won another game in nail biting fashion when LA-Tech missed a last second field goal. A hollywood screen writer could not have created a better homecoming finish. GoVandals.Net was on the field during the game to capture these images.   Full Story

From now through the end of the season, Idaho (6-2, 3-1 WAC) will be taking on teams who are battling for the precious few bowl slots the WAC has to offer. Nevada last week made their statement, and Idaho has four more games to build on their tremendous start to the 2009 season. It all starts this Saturday, when the Vandals host La Tech (3-4, 2-2 WAC) for Homecoming at the University of Idaho.   Full Story

Four NATHAN ENDERLE touchdown passes, two second quarter 73-yard touchdown receptions by junior wide receiver Maurice Shaw, a second quarter 59-yard TD run by Deonte Jackson, a 52-yard field goal by Trey Farquhar, and almost 500 yards of total offense were not enough for the Vandals to overcome the Wolf Pack and dual-threat QB Colin Kaepernick (230 rush, 178 pass), as Idaho fell 70-45 to Nevada.   Full Story

This Saturday WAC Defensive Player of the Week AARON LAVARIAS (6-3, 248) and the Idaho Vandals (6-1, 3-0 WAC) roll into Reno to take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (3-3, 2-0 WAC) in a game that will be carried live on ESPN GamePlan and in northern Idaho on KLEW (kickoff is at 1pm PST). The Vandals put their five-game winning streak on the line against a Nevada offense that leads the nation in rushing.   Full Story

“I think it [being 6-1 at this stage of the season] is great for our seniors, its great for our fans, for the whole team - coach Akey. It’s a great start, but that’s all it is – it’s a start. We need to keep going, we need to keep playing good football. There’s nothing guaranteed yet, but we need to keep playing well, and we have been.” - QB Nathan Enderle following Idaho's win over Hawaii.   Full Story

“6-and-1 means an awful lot. It means these guys have come a long ways. It means they’ve done a lot of things that a lot of people in the outside world told them they couldn’t do. It means that they’re another step closer to some of the goals that we’ve set for ourselves. What I appreciate is that they’ve continued to work their tails off the entire time that we’ve been together."   Full Story

Idaho wanted to earn another conference victory and a sixth win for bowl eligibility. The Vandals met their goals for the week and sent the Hawaii squad back to the islands with another loss. GoVandals.Net was on hand for this WAC conference match up and captured these images.   Full Story

Last weekend the Vandals won a see-saw battle at San Jose State to improve to 5-1 on the season and 2-0 in WAC play. The never-say-die performance of JONAH SATARAKA and the rest of the Vandal team has already delivered more single-season wins than Idaho has seen in about a decade. WAC play continues on the Palouse as the Hawaii Warriors travel to Moscow to play the first place Idaho Vandals.   Full Story

The Vandals overcame a less than stellar performance at San Jose State (11 penalties for 113 yards, four Vandal turnovers) to pull out a final drive, heart pounding, come from behind 29-25 victory. PRINCETON MCCARTY led Idaho with 125-yards rushing, including an explosive 47-yard second half sprint behind Idaho's powerful offensive line which led the way for 274 yards rushing and 501 total yards.   Full Story

The Idaho Vandals resume conference play today at San Jose State. Sporting a 4-1 record and coming off a dramatic victory over Colorado State in a packed Dome, the Vandals are gaining confidence every week. After the last few years, this team is hungry for wins and it shows. The players have a chip on their shoulder, and they are looking at the Spartans in one way; a team they have yet to beat.   Full Story

In a game televised nationally on ESPN-U, the Idaho Vandals defeated the Colorado State Rams Saturday night in the Dome, improving to 4-1 on the season. Idaho overcame a 14-point first half deficit for a 31-29 win. Inside are post-game quotes from receivers MAX KOMAR and Eric Greenwood, quarterback Nathan Enderle, safety Shiloh Keo, tailback DeMaundry Woolridge, and defensive end Aaron Lavarias.   Full Story

In a nationally televised game (ESPNU), the Colorado State Rams could not hold back the University of Idaho Vandals - who continue to improve each week. This is the first time that an Idaho team has defeated two Mountain West Conference teams in the same season. GoVandals.Net was at this exciting game to capture these images..   Full Story

Junior safety SHILOH KEO had a tremendous game for the Vandals last week in Idaho's win at Northern Illinois. This Saturday night Keo will help lead a resurgent Vandal team when Idaho (1-0 WAC, 3-1) hosts Colorado State (0-1 MWC, 3-1) in a game that will be nationally televised live on ESPN-U from the Dome (7:30PM PST kickoff). Idaho is off to its best start since 1994, and improving each week.   Full Story

The Vandals went into Saturday's road battle at Northern Illinois looking poised and prepared against an impressive Huskie team that had just knocked off Purdue of the Big-10 Conference the week before. Idaho played well in all facets of the game, and withstood a determined fourth quarter NIU comeback for the 34-31 victory. Inside, Coach Akey, Nathan Enderle, and Aaron Lavarias discuss the game.   Full Story

Saturday afternoon, the Vandals (2-1, 1-0 WAC) head to DeKalb (IL) to take on a Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1, 0-0 MAC) team that is fresh off a big road victory over Purdue of the Big 10 Conference. It has been a long process, rebuilding this Vandal team, but coach Akey and staff have this group believing and playing with confidence, as Idaho is off to its best start since the 1999 season.   Full Story

On the shoulders of powerful tailback DEMAUNDRAY WOOLRIDGE (143 yards rushing against the vaunted Huskies defense) and the monsterous Vandal O-Line, Idaho came to DeKalb as 16.5-point underdogs to Northern Illinois and withstood a furious NIU fourth quarter comeback to seal a 3-point victory for the Vandals. GoVandals.Net made it all the way to DeKalb to capture these Vandal victory images.   Full Story

This afternoon the University of Idaho announced that the kickoff for Idaho's home game with the Colorado State Rams on October 3rd has been moved to 7:30 PM PST to accommodate live coverage on ESPN U. This Dad's Weekend matchup will be the sixth all-time meeting between the Rams and Vandals.   Full Story

With sunlight bursting through Idaho's renovated $10 million west wall for the first time since the Dome was constructed, the Idaho Vandals will defend their home turf for the first time this season. Saturday at 2pm PST, Idaho (1-1, 1-0 WAC) takes on San Diego State (1-1, 0-0 MWC) in a rematch of last season's loss to the Aztecs in San Diego. With a win Idaho can even the all-time series at 2-2.   Full Story