Go, Vandals, Go - The Idaho Vandals

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Game Report
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19===38
Saturday 11-9-13 4:30PM
Kibbie Dome
Moscow, Idaho


EPPS CELEBRATES A TD, LAGRONE MAKES A TOUGH CATCH FOR SIX

Scoreboard	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Old Dominion [4-5]	6	0	7	6	19
Idaho [3-6]	8	23	0	7	38

ON A ROLL

For the second straight week in Idaho two things happened. First, the Vandals leaned on their running game. Second, they won a game. Idaho took down Old Dominion by a final score of 38-19. The Vandals ran the ball 44 times for 206 yards and two scores. Chalich threw 35 times for 257 yards and three touchdowns.

Idaho’s defense did give up 289 yards passing to Taylor Heinicke along with three touchdowns but it wasn’t enough for the Monarchs.

“We’ve got something going here. The running game is clicking and we’re allowing it to carry us. We’re very happy with these past two games.” Head coach Wade Wilkerson said after the Vandals second straight home win.

Chalich led the way with 89 yards on 16 carries while James Baker added 53 yards on 12 carries. Kristoffer Olugbode carried the ball nine times for 44 yards and a score. Jerrel Brown also scored a rushing touchdown but contributed just five yards on three carries.

In the passing game it was all about Dezmon Epps once again as he hauled in 10 passes for 109 yards and a pair of scores. Tight end Michael LaGrone added 63 yards on seven receptions and also scored a touchdown.

Brown scores a late TD

Old Dominion wide receiver Blair Roberts caught four passes for 69 yards to lead the Monarchs.

Idaho sits at 4-6 and will have next week off then travel to Florida State in two weeks before wrapping up their season at New Mexico State.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
ID K. Olugbode 6 Yd run (2-Pt)
OD K. Spellman 6 Yd pass from T. Heinicke (2-Pt failed)
2nd Quarter
ID D. Epps 4 Yd pass from C. Chalich (2-Pt failed)
ID M. LaGrone 3 Yd pass from C. Chalich (2-Pt failed)
ID D. Epps 14 Yd pass from C. Chalich (2-Pt)
ID A. Rehkow 29 Yd FG
3rd Quarter
OD C. Martin 49 Yd pass from T. Heinicke (J. Brown kick)
4th Quarter
OD A. Vaughan 2 Yd pass from T. Heinicke (2-Pt failed)
ID J. brown 2 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)

Key Player Stats

T. Heinicke 19/34 289Yds 3TD 1Int, 6Car 11Yds
T. Lee 4Car 25Yds, 1Rec 16Yds
B. Roberts Rec 69Yds
J. Bailey 4Rec 52Yds
L. Alston 11Tck, 1Sck, 1Int
P. Morant 10Tkl


C. Chalich 26/35 257Yds 3TD 1Int, 16Car 89Yds
J. Baker 12Car 53Yds
K. Olugbode 9Car 44Yds 1TD
D. Epps 10Rec 109Yds 2TD, 3Car 11Yds
M. LaGrone 7Rec 63Yds 1TD
A. Hawkins 5Tkl
M. Forde 3Tkl, 1Sck
T. Williams 2Tkl, 1Int
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Current Record: 4-6
Next Week: Off

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2013 Schedule

Idaho Vandals 2013 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Aug 31	at North Texas	Lost, 38-21
Sep 7	at Wyoming	Won, 9-6
Sep 14	vs #24 Northern Illinois	Won, 44-43
Sep 21	at Washington State	Lost, 45-31
Sep 28	vs Temple	Lost, 45-42
Oct 5	vs Fresno State	Lost, 28-27
Oct 12	at Arkansas State	Lost, 21-19
Oct 26	at Ole Miss	Lost, 42-23
Nov 2	vs Texas State	Won, 49-30
Nov 9	vs Old Dominion	Won, 38-19
Nov 23	at #14 Florida State
Nov 30	at New Mexico State

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VANDALS RECRUITING REPORT
Vandals Hit Paydirt, Land 11 More Recruits


OL DARREN HARPER (#51) WILL JOIN THE VANDALS

DARREN HARPER
6-7 288
G #111
Parkway, CA
Burbank High

Scouting Report
Great height. Frame that can handle an additional 15-20 pounds. Very strong. Dominant run blocker.
Coach's Comments
Darren is a great run blocker who has a chance to come in and compete for a starting job immediately.” Wade Wikerson Jr.

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KEVIN ROBERTS
6-4 299
G #57
American Falls, ID
American Falls High School

Scouting Report
Incredible strength. Good pass block technique. Good at the point of attack. Moves well.

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TODD GREEN
6-4 287
G #91
Pleasanton, CA
Foothill High School

Scouting Report
Great run blocker. Struggles against great pass rushers. Good strength.

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ISAIAH YOUNG
6-2 274
C #57
Cornelius, OR
Ellsworth Community College

Scouting Report
Good pass blocker who moves well. Did a lot of pulling. Tends to get tired late in games.

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MATT JONES
6-3 283
DT #68
Port Angeles, WA
Port Angeles High School

Scouting Report
Gets off blocks well. Can use speed moves or power. Solid tackler. Needs to add muscle.

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BRANDON DARBY
6-3 301
C #77
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cuesta College

Scouting Report
Smart player who is a good run blocker. Could stand to trim down to be more athletic.

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TIM HUTCHINSON
6-4 330
G #105
Enid, OK
Enid High School

Scouting Report
Strong. Big body. Great run blocker. Could improve pass blocking. Potential right tackle.

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TOMMY JOHNSON
6-4 304
G #107
San Antonio, TX
Lutheran High School of San Antonio

Scouting Report
Very Strong. Great in pass pro. Quick first step. Also plays DT at a high level.

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TIMOTHY SIMPSON
6-5 218
OLB #202
Glasgow, MT
Mt. San Jacinto College

Scouting Report
Very fast. Plays DE, LB and S. Projects as a 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB. Solid in coverage. Gets caught up with blockers. Very fast first step and change of direction.

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SPENCER OWENS
6-1 280
G #26
Elk Plain, WA
Bethel High School

Scouting Report
Plays guard at a very high level. Could be Idaho’s best recruit so far. Played in a spread system so run blocking is raw. Also played fullback. Moves well.

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COREY HAYDEN
6-0 179
CB #142
Glasgow, MT
Highline High School

Scouting Report
Great speed, agility and acceleration. Has trouble picking up plays but can recover from a bad read. Balanced in man and zone coverage. Catch tackler. Frame can easily handle an additional 25-30 pounds.

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RECRUITING CLASS

Idaho Vandals Recruiting - 2013
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Roy Johnson	OLB/DE	HS	Kent, WA	6-6	230
Robert Dawson	OL	HS	Willowbrook, CA	6-6	274
Ben Williams	OT	JUCO	Portland, OR	6-8	344
Clinton Heath	DE	JUCO	Pico Rivera, CA	6-2	249
Corey Evans	OLB	JUCO	Vernal, UT	6-1	224
Corey Hayden	CB	HS	Sea-Tac, WA	6-0	179
Spencer Owens	G	HS	Elk Plain, WA	6-1	280
Timothy Simpson	OLB	JUCO	Glasgow, MT	6-5	218
Tomnmy Johnson	G	HS	San Antonio, TX	6-4	304
Tim Hutchinson	G	HS	Enid, OK	6-4	330
Brandon Darby	C	JUCO	San Luis Obispo, CA	6-3	301
Matt Jones	DT	HS	Port Angeles, WA	6-3	283
Isaiah Young	C	JUCO	Cornelius, OR	6-2	274
Todd Green	G	HS	Pleasanton, CA	6-4	287
Darren Harper	G	HS	Parkway, CA	6-7	288
Kevin Roberts	G	HS	American Falls, ID	6-4	299

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Re: Go, Vandals, Go - The Idaho Vandals

Nice win, definitely showing some things to look forward to next season. Not to mention getting all these recruits doesn't hurt at all. Dynasty is looking good so far, hope the season ends well for you. Having the momentum heading into Florida State helps.

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Thanks for the post. Obviously we have no chane against FSU but if we can get out of there without anyone being killed we'll be happy.

Finishing the season with a win would be great and I'd be very happy with a 5 win season, actually I would be happy with the four wins we have already.

Got a couple around the nations coming with some nice features then we'll be headed to the Doak.

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AROUND THE NATION


BOISE STATE QB JOE SOUTHWICK

BOISE JOE
Boise, Idaho - 2,506 yards. 31 touchdown passes. Four interceptions. That’s Boise State quarterback Joe Southwick’s stat line so far this season. He’s also led his team to an 8-1 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark in Mountain West games. Barring a three game losing streak to end the season their spot in the conference championship is essentially already locked up.

Two weeks ago, in a 44-0 rout of Colorado State Southwick threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns before spending the bulk of the second half on the bench. He likely would have had another touchdown but he audibled to a run play on first and goal at the six and Jay Ajayi scored on the play.

“Just an unselfish player who wants to win.” Ajayi replied when asked to describe Southwick. “Great teammate too.”

Southwick is likely playing his last “big time” football as the NFL won’t likely come calling. That doesn’t bother Joe, who says he’d be more than happy to continue his career in another league.

"Everyone I've talked to, Coach Pete or the new staff... Their recommendation is try to play as long as you can," Southwick said. "I'll have the rest of my life to go out and try to get the best job I can or pursue any kind of business avenue, but for now, it's just continue to have fun and play the game I really enjoy. If I can do that for however many more years, I'm all in."

The rest of the Boise State team is “all in” as well, hoping to finish their season strong and continue to climb up the polls.

NOTES

UCLA thumps #12 Arizona 35-0
Texas Tech takes down #6 Kansas State


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TOP 25 SCORES
#2 Florida State 31, Wake Forest 14
#3 Georgia 46, Appalachian State 10
#4 Alabama 38, LSU 24
Texas Tech 34, #6 Kansas State 28
#7 Washington 41, Colorado 20
#8 Texas 48, West Virginia 14
#9 UCLA 35, #12 Arizona 0
Arkansas 24, #13 Ole Miss 21
#14 Illinois 49, Indiana 28
#15 Texas A&M 42, Mississippi State 21
#16 Oklahoma 35, Baylor 17
#17 Nebraska 41, #21 Michigan 3
#18 Oklahoma State 45, Kansas 24
#19 USC 34, Cal 17
Oregon 34, #20 Stanford 26
#22 Florida 45, Vanderbilt 13
#23 TCU 41, Iowa State 14
#24 Virginia Tech 44, Miami 0
Connecticut 29, #25 Louisville 28
Idle: #1 Ohio State, #5 South Carolina, #10 Michigan State, #11 Boise State

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TOP 25 POLL

NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Nov 10, 2013
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Ohio State (35)	9	0	1499
2	2	Florida State (26)	9	0	1374
3	3	Georgia	8	1	1214
4	4	Alabama	8	1	1180
5	5	South Carolina	8	1	1146
6	7	Washington	7	2	1069
7	8	Texas	7	2	1054
8	9	UCLA	7	2	1031
9	10	Michigan State	8	1	971
10	11	Boise State	8	1	936
11	14	Illinois	8	1	837
12	15	Texas A&M	8	2	783
13	17	Nebraska	7	2	761
14	16	Oklahoma	7	2	755
15	18	Oklahoma State	6	3	659
16	12	Arizona	7	2	652
17	19	USC	7	2	641
18	6	Kansas State	7	2	539
19	22	Florida	6	3	504
20	23	TCU	7	3	479
21	24	Virginia Tech	9	1	455
22	13	Ole Miss	6	3	349
23	--	Georgia Tech	8	1	239
24	--	Clemson	5	4	170
25	--	Ohio	8	1	168

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Oregon (121), Syracuse (108), Oregon State (52), UTEP (51), Baylor (12)
DROPPED OUT
Stanford (#20), Michigan (#21), Louisville (#25)

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BCS TOP 10
1. Ohio State 1.000
2. Florida State .995
3. Georgia .987
4. Alabama .987
5. South Carolina .979
6. Washington .974
7. Texas .966
8. UCLA .958
9. Michigan State .958
10. Boise State .955

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T.J. YELDON SCORED FOUR TIMES IN ALABAMA’S WIN OVER LSU

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSE: Alabama RB T.J. Yeldon: 19Car 194Yds 3TD, 6Rec 42Yds 1TD
DEFENSE: Old Dominion OLB Larry Ashton: 10Tkl, 1Sck, 2FF, 1Int

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HEISMAN UPDATE

Heisman Watch - Updated: Nov 10, 2013
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Ka'Deem Carey	RB	Arizona		1070RYds 16TD, 331RCYds 2TD
Vad Lee	QB	Georgia Tech		910PYds 8TD, 1031RYds 17TD
Braxton Miller	QB	Ohio State		2181PYds 24TD, 513RYds 4TD
Taylor Martinez	QB	Nebraska		1816PYds 21TD, 724RYds 5TD
Logan Thomas	QB	Virginia Tech		2275PYds 15TD, 702RYds 9TD

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VANDALS RECRUITING REPORT
Vandals Land #2 Strong Safety, #57 Overall Campbell


CHRIS CAMPBELL COULD BE A PROGRAM CHANGER FOR IDAHO

CHRIS CAMPBELL
6-0 195
SS #2
Nampa, ID
Skyview High School

Scouting Report
Great Speed and agility. Quick first step. Tackles like a linebacker. Chases down plays very well. Solid in both man and zone coverages. Can play press coverage very well. Gets off blocks well.
Coach's Comments
“We’re very excited about adding Chris. Expect to see him on the field early and often.” Wade Wilkerson Jr.

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RODNEY COKER
6-5 278
DT #117
Brea, CA
Carbon Canyon Christian School

Scouting Report
Versatile tackle. Solid strength. Gets off of blocks well.
Coach's Comments
“Rodney looks to be a big part of the future of our defense.” Wade Wilkerson Jr.

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JOHN WADE
6-3 240
TE #56
Kodiak, AK
Kodiak High School

Scouting Report
Good speed. Decent hands. Fights for the ball. Decent blocker. Can bulk up.

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MARCUS LEONARD
6-4 235
DE #198
Vacaville, CA
Vanden High School

Scouting Report
Very fast off the ball. Great spin move. Hits hard. Chases down plays. Can play either end position.

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RECRUITING CLASS

Idaho Vandals Recruiting - 2013
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Roy Johnson	OLB/DE	HS	Kent, WA	6-6	230
Robert Dawson	OL	HS	Willowbrook, CA	6-6	274
Ben Williams	OT	JUCO	Portland, OR	6-8	344
Clinton Heath	DE	JUCO	Pico Rivera, CA	6-2	249
Corey Evans	OLB	JUCO	Vernal, UT	6-1	224
Corey Hayden	CB	HS	Sea-Tac, WA	6-0	179
Spencer Owens	G	HS	Elk Plain, WA	6-1	280
Timothy Simpson	OLB	JUCO	Glasgow, MT	6-5	218
Tomnmy Johnson	G	HS	San Antonio, TX	6-4	304
Tim Hutchinson	G	HS	Enid, OK	6-4	330
Brandon Darby	C	JUCO	San Luis Obispo, CA	6-3	301
Matt Jones	DT	HS	Port Angeles, WA	6-3	283
Isaiah Young	C	JUCO	Cornelius, OR	6-2	274
Todd Green	G	HS	Pleasanton, CA	6-4	287
Darren Harper	G	HS	Parkway, CA	6-7	288
Kevin Roberts	G	HS	American Falls, ID	6-4	299
Marcus Leonard	DE	HS	Vacaville, CA	6-4	235
John Wade	TE	HS	Kodiak, AK	6-3	240
Rodney Coker	DT	HS	Brea, CA	6-5	278
Chris Campbell	SS	HS	Nampa, ID	6-0	195

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AROUND THE NATION


FLORIDA STATE’S JAMEIS WINSTON

CHASING PERFECTION
Tallahassee, Florida - With Ohio State’s puzzling loss to Illinois yesterday Florida State is now the nation’s only undefeated team. After a closer than it should have been win over Syracuse the Seminoles sit at 10-0 and have their eyes on perfection.

Getting there hasn’t been easy. First there was the two point win over Nevada in game two. Then they survived back to back overtime games at Boston College and at home against Maryland in games four and five. Game six saw the ‘Noles top Clemson by four on the road.

Yesterday’s narrow win over Syracuse seemed to sum up the season thus far. The Orange jumped out to a 6-0 lead on a pair of first half field goals while the Florida State offense mostly sputtered and punted. Jameis Winston looked lost at times, completing just five of his 13 pass attempts and throwing one interception. Winston did give the ‘Noles the lead on a two yard scoring run just before halftime, however, he was injured on the play and would not return.

Florida State finally got the break they needed midway through the third quarter when backup quarterback Jacob Coker connected with runningback Devonta Freeman on a screen and he took it 55 yards to the house. Roberto Aguayo kicked a 45 yard field goal late in the third to give the Seminoles a 17-6 lead going into the fourth. Syracuse found the endzone on their first drive and made it 17-14 with the two point conversion.

Both teams defenses dominated the remainder of the game and Florida State held on once again.

“A lot of times it’s about finding a way to get the win in adverse conditions. Blowouts don’t build winners.” Head coach Jimbo Fisher explained when asked about all the close wins.

Florida State hosts Idaho and travels to Florida to wrap up the regular season. They’ve already locked up a spot in the conference championship game and will face either Virginia Tech or Georgia Tech.

NOTES

Illinois upsets #1 Ohio State
Stanford over USC
Auburn knocks off Georgia
Texas holds on against Oklahoma State


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TOP 25 SCORES
#11 Illinois 30, #1 Ohio State 24
#2 Florida State 17, Syracuse 14
Auburn 31, #3 Georgia 28
#4 Alabama 40, Mississippi State 14
#5 South Carolina 24, #19 Florida 21
#6 Washington 28, #8 UCLA 21
#7 Texas 27, #15 Oklahomsa State 20
#9 Michigan State 35, #13 Nebraska 17
#10 Boise State 27, Wyoming 20
#14 Oklahoma 48, Iowa State 13
Washington State 27, #16 Arizona 24
Stanford 35, #17 USC 23
#20 TCU 35, #18 Kansas State 30
#21 Virginia Tech 28, Maryland 24
#22 Ole Miss 35, Troy 23
#23 Georgia Tech 56, #24 Clemson 24
#25 Ohio 24, Bowling Green 21
Idle: #12 Texas A&M

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TOP 25 POLL

NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Nov 17, 2013
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	2	Florida State (61)	10	0	1525
2	6	Washington	8	2	1281
3	4	Alabama	9	1	1262
4	5	South Carolina	9	1	1214
5	1	Ohio State	9	1	1129
6	7	Texas	8	2	1120
7	9	Michigan State	9	1	1089
8	11	Illinois	9	1	1048
9	10	Boise State	9	1	972
10	12	Texas A&M	8	2	875
11	3	Georgia	8	2	874
12	14	Oklahoma	8	2	790
13	8	UCLA	7	3	725
14	20	TCU	8	3	592
15	21	Virginia Tech	10	1	516
16	13	Nebraska	7	3	516
17	--	Auburn	8	3	501
18	22	Ole Miss	7	3	462
19	23	Georgia Tech	9	1	454
20	25	Ohio	9	1	376
21	18	Kansas State	7	3	325
22	--	Oregon	6	4	307
23	15	Oklahoma State	6	4	302
24	17	USC	7	3	295
25	--	Stanford	6	4	267

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Oregon State (254), UTEP (223), Florida (191), Arizona (188), Michigan (112), Fresno State (24)
DROPPED OUT
Arizona (#16), Florida (#19), Clemson (#24)

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BCS TOP 10
1. Florida State 1.000
2. Alabama .992
3. Washington .989
4. South Carolina .981
5. Illinois .976
6. Ohio State .976
7. Texas .971
8. Michigan State .963
9. Boise State .953
10. Texas A&M .952

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UNC’S ROMAR MORRIS RAN FOR 262 YARDS AND SCORED FOUR TOTAL TDS

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSE: North Carolina RB Romar Morris: 33Car 262Yds 3TD, 3Rec 32Yds 1TD
DEFENSE: Boise State OLB Travis Saxton: 6Tkl, 3TFL, 1Sck, 1FF, 1Int

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HEISMAN UPDATE

Heisman Watch - Updated: Nov 17, 2013
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Vad Lee	QB	Georgia Tech		1015PYds 10TD, 1225RYds 19TD
Ka'Deem Carey	RB	Arizona		1248RYds 17TD, 445RCYds 3TD
Logan Thomas	QB	Virginia Tech		2523PYds 17TD, 725RYds 9TD
Braxton Miller	QB	Ohio State		2545PYds 27TD, 572RYds 4TD
Taylor Martinez	QB	Nebraska		1998PYds 23TD, 799RYds 5TD

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Game Preview
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Saturday 11-23-13 3:30PM
Doak Campbell Stadium
Tallahassee, Florida

Idaho’s little win streak will undoubtedly come to an abrupt halt this week as they travel to Tallahassee to play the nation’s only undefeated team, Florida State. FSU is 10-0 and ranked number one. Idaho is merely hoping to get out of there with a little pride and most of their players.

Players to Watch

NOBODY ON IDAHO’S DEFENSE CAN MATCH UP WITH RASHAD GREENE

Every player on Florida State’s offense poses a problem for Idaho. Jameis Winston has struggled some as a redshirt freshman but the passer should have his way with the Vandals defense. Runningback Devonta Freeman should easily add to his 795 yards and eight touchdowns. Florida State’s receivers should prove to be a real problem for the Idaho secondary. Rashad Greene has 49 receptions for 601 yards and five scores. Tight end Nick O’Leary is second with 36, 532 and 3. On defense it’s an even bigger mismatch with stars at every level. Mario Edwards leads the team with 68 tackles despite playing as a down defensive end 90% of the time. He also leads the way with 8.5 sacks. He will give the Vandals’ offensive line fits. Linebacker Christian Jones is even more dangerous. Jones has 66 tackles, 3.5 sacks and covers the field very quickly. Cornerback LaMarcus Joyner is rarely tested and can take away even the best receivers in the game. Karlos Williams is like a linebacker with speed playing safety. He has a pair of interceptions to go along with 29 tackles.

Stat Comparison
Idaho – Stat – Florida State
Offense
30.3 - PPG – 31.7
407.2 - Tot – 400.0
157.1 - Rush – 182.5
250.1 - Pass – 217.5
Defense
369.1 - Tot – 310.9
139.9 - Rush – 149.2
1229.2 - Pass – 161.7

Injury Report
Idaho – WR Najee Lovett (Questionable), WR Roman Runner (Out for Season)
Florida State – C Austin Barron (Probable)

ESPN Prediction

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Game Report
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Saturday 11-23-13 3:30PM
Doak Campbell Stadium
Tallahassee, Florida


EPPS SPLITS TWO FSU DEFENDERS TO SCORE, CHALICH FIGHTS HIS WAY INTO THE ENDZONE

Scoreboard	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Idaho [4-6]	3	14	0	7	24
Florida State [10-0]	7	3	7	14	31

THE KING STAY THE KING

If you had told anyone outside the Idaho locker room that the Vandals would hold a lead over FSU at the half it’s very likely you would have gotten laughed at. If you’d told them it would be tied going into the fourth quarter it’s almost certain that would be their reaction. If you said FSU would need a last-second touchdown to win the game they probably would have needed to sit down.

If you’d said all of the above then you would have been right. Idaho tied the game at 24-24 with 1:53 left to play and FSU needed a big drive that culminated in a last second one yard TD run by James Wilder Jr. to wrap things up.

Idaho used a very run heavy offense for the second straight week. The Vandals ran the ball 42 times for 175 yards. Chalich passed just 17 times, completing nine of them for 129 yards and a score. Florida State ran 33 offensive plays total. Idaho racked up 304 total yards of offense and 20 first downs. Florida State had nine first downs. Idaho possessed the ball 1.5 times longer than FSU.

Jerrell Brown’s late TD wasn’t enough

“It shows us what we can do when we run the ball well. It’s a great sign for the future. Obviously you play to win games but we’re very happy with this one.” Idaho coach Wade Wilkerson Jr. said after the loss.

Chalich lead the team with 70 yards on 11 carries and added a score. James Baker carried 10 times for 38 yards. Jerrell Brown picked up 34 yards on six carries, the most effective of all the Idaho runningbacks. Kristofer Olugbode struggled, gaining just 12 yards on eight carries.

Dezmon Epps made the most of just four receptions, totaling 60 yards and adding a touchdown.

Idaho will finish their season at New Mexico State.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
ID A. Rehkow 29 Yd FG
FSU J. Wilder Jr. 75 Yd run (R. Aguayo kick)
2nd Quarter
ID D. Epps 10 Yd pass from C. Chalich (R. Rehkow kick)
FSU R. Aguayo 31 Yd FG
ID C. Chalich 14 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)
3rd Quarter
FSU K. Benjamin 20 Yd pass from J. Winston (R. Aguayo kick)
4th Quarter
FSU J. Winston 8 Yd run (R. Aguayo kick)
ID J. Brown 1 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)
FSU J. Wilder Jr. 1 Yd run (R. Aguayo kick)

Key Player Stats

C. Chalich 9/17 129Yds 1TD, 11Car 70Yds 1TD
J. Baker 10Car 38Yds
J. Brown 6Car 34Yds 1TD
D. Epps 4Rec 60Yds 1TD
J. Martinez 5Tkl
T. Williams 4Tkl, 2Sck


J. Winston 12/13 145Yds 1TD, 11Car 24Yds 1TD
J. Wilder Jr. 3Car 95Yds 2TD
D. Freeman 6Car 60Yds, 4Rec 22Yds
R. Greene 3Rec 41Yds
K. Benjamin 2Rec 39Yds 1TD
T. Brooks 8Tkl
K. Williams 7Tkl
Ter. Smith 6Tkl, 1Sck
T. Jernigan 6Tkl
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Current Record: 4-7
Next Week: @ New Mexico State 1-10

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2013 Schedule

Idaho Vandals 2013 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Aug 31	at North Texas	Lost, 38-21
Sep 7	at Wyoming	Won, 9-6
Sep 14	vs #24 Northern Illinois	Won, 44-43
Sep 21	at Washington State	Lost, 45-31
Sep 28	vs Temple	Lost, 45-42
Oct 5	vs Fresno State	Lost, 28-27
Oct 12	at Arkansas State	Lost, 21-19
Oct 26	at Ole Miss	Lost, 42-23
Nov 2	vs Texas State	Won, 49-30
Nov 9	vs Old Dominion	Won, 38-19
Nov 23	at #14 Florida State	Lost, 31-24
Nov 30	at New Mexico State

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AROUND THE NATION


IDAHO RECEIVER NAJEE LOVETT

A SEASON LOST
Tallahassee, Florida - Najee Lovett looks on as his team battles number one Florida State. For Lovett it’s an unfamiliar feeling. Watching the teammates he loves play the game he loves while he looks on from the sideline.

“It’s incredibly frustrating. You have no idea.” He says when asked to describe the feeling.

Lovett broke his ankle in Idaho’s third game of the season against Northern Illinois. In just over two and a half games Lovett caught 20 passes for 236 yards. In 2012 he caught 50 passes for 548 yards and six scores. He was on pace to have his best season as a senior.

“You gotta be real about things.” Lovett says. “There’s a chance I won’t play real, competitive football again.”

Lovett’s skill set likely won’t transfer to the NFL but it’s possible he could play again in another league, if he desired to.

Lovett is hopeful that he will be able to play in Idaho’s final game this coming Saturday at New Mexico State, he’s currently out of the cast he’s been in and listed as questionable on the team’s website.

“It’s been real tough. Me and (fellow injured senior receiver) Roman (Runner) have stayed real close. We going through the same thing so it’s good to have someone who understands to talk to.” Lovett explains.

Roman Runner’s injury was more severe and required surgery. He’s applied for a medical redshirt but has yet to hear back from the NCAA.

“I just love the game and my team so much. I was really hoping to help win some games and be part of this. I mean I’m still around but it’s not the same.”

Lovett is undecided on his next move but says he will likely return home to California once the season ends and get ready for pro day workouts and hope to catch on somewhere.

NOTES

Florida State squeaks by Idaho
Bell leads Oklahoma past K-State
Oregon State knocks off Washington
Purdue tops Illinois
Huskers blow out Penn State 56-14

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TOP 25 SCORES
#1 Florida State 31, Idaho 24
Oregon State 28, #2 Washington 24
#3 Alabama 52, Chattanooga 7
#4 South Carolina 45, Coastal Carolina 7
#5 Ohio State 52, Indiana 17
#7 Michigan State 13, Northwestern 0
Purdue 31, #8 Illinois 28
#9 Boise State 24, Sand Diego State 21
#10 Texas A&M 31, LSU 17
#11 Georgia 20, Kentucky 16
#12 Oklahoma 38, #21 Kansas State 35
#13 UCLA 38, Arizona State 24
#16 Nebraska 56, Penn State 14
#18 Ole Miss 31, Missouri 10
#19 Georgia Tech 31, Alabama A&M 0
Kent State 49, #20 Ohio 30
#22 Oregon 41, Arizona 24
#23 Oklahoma State 33, Baylor 24
#24 USC 38, Colorado 12
Cal 24, #25 Stanford 17
Idle: #6 Texas, #14 TCU, #15 Virginia Tech, #17 Auburn

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TOP 25 POLL

NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Nov 24, 2013
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Florida State (61)	11	0	1525
2	3	Alabama	10	1	1242
3	4	South Carolina	10	1	1194
4	5	Ohio State	10	1	1148
5	6	Texas	8	2	1092
6	7	Michigan State	10	1	1070
7	9	Boise State	10	1	958
8	10	Texas A&M	9	2	958
9	11	Georgia	9	2	871
10	12	Oklahoma	9	2	851
11	2	Washington	8	3	822
12	13	UCLA	8	3	779
13	14	TCU	8	3	737
14	15	Virginia Tech	10	1	711
15	16	Nebraska	8	3	687
16	8	Illinois	9	2	673
17	17	Auburn	8	3	616
18	18	Ole Miss	8	3	577
19	19	Georgia Tech	10	1	552
20	22	Oregon	7	4	430
21	--	Oregon State	8	3	409
22	23	Oklahoma State	7	4	382
23	24	USC	8	3	364
24	--	Purdue	7	4	358
25	--	UTEP	10	1	272

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES
Florida (209), Fresno State (118), Kansas State (88), Louisville (64), Ohio (33)
DROPPED OUT
Ohio (#20), Kansas State (#21), Stanford (#25)

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BCS TOP 10
1. Florida State 1.000
2. Alabama .995
3. South Carolina .989
4. Ohio State .984
5. Texas .979
6. Boise State .971
7. Michigan State .971
8. Texas A&M .963
9. Georgia .955
10. Oklahoma .955

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UCLA’S ANTHONY BARR LED THE BRUINS TO A WIN OVER ARIZONA STATE

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSE: Ohio State RB Jordan Hall: 24Car 189Yds 2TD, 6Rec 116Yds 1TD
DEFENSE: UCLA OLB Anthony Barr: 4Tkl, 2TFL, 3FF

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HEISMAN UPDATE

Heisman Watch - Updated: Nov 24, 2013
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Vad Lee	QB	Georgia Tech		1105PYds 10PTD, 1248RYds 20RTD
Ka'Deem Carey	RB	Arizona		1330RYds 18RTD, 542RCYds 3RCTD
Braxton Miller	QB	Ohio State		2382PYds 30PTD, 620RYds 5RTD
Taylor Martinez	QB	Nebraska		2171PYds 25PTD, 902RYds 6RTD
Logan Thomas	QB	Virginia Tech		2523PYds 17PTD, 725RYds 9RTD

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Game Preview
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4-7===1-10
Saturday 11-30-13 8:00PM
Aggie Memorial Stadium
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Idaho was seconds away from taking down number one Florida State last week and if they play like that they should steamroll New Mexico State. Look for Idaho to continue to pound the football as they have the past two weeks. Rumors have been circulating that wide receiver Najee Lovett could suit up for the game. Jerrell Brown will get his first start of the season at runningback.

Players to Watch

WR AUSTIN FRANKLIN IS OPTION 1, 2, AND 3 FOR THE NMSU OFFENSE

NMSU’s offense runs through Austin Franklin. The junior receiver has 57 receptions for 733 yards and 5 touchdowns. QB Travaughn Colwell has thrown for 1,794 yards and 12 touchdowns along with 12 interceptions. He has completed just 40% of his passes. Germi Morrison leads the team with 614 rushing yards on 130 carries but has yet to find the endzone. NMSU has two total rushing touchdowns this season. Tight End Perris Scoggins is second on the team with 39 receptions for 566 yards and four touchdowns. On defense the Aggies are led by OLB Trashaun Nixon who has recorded 93 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Kalvin Cruz leads the team with 10.5 sacks from his left end position. He’s tied for fourth in the nation. Free safety Davis Cazares has seven interceptions to lead the squad.

Stat Comparison
Idaho – Stat – NMSU
Offense
29.7 - PPG – 13.8
397.8 - Tot – 285.0
158.7 - Rush – 107.4
239.1 - Pass – 177.6
Defense
365.5 - Tot – 472.7
143.9 - Rush – 179.7
221.5 - Pass – 293.0

Injury Report
Idaho – WR Najee Lovett (Questionable), WR Roman Runner (Out for Season)
NMSU – C Valerian Ume Ezeoke (6 Weeks)

ESPN Prediction

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Game Report
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21===24
Saturday 11-30-13 8:00PM
Aggie Memorial Stadium
Las Cruces, New Mexico


CHALICH SCORED TWICE ON THE GROUND

Scoreboard	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
Idaho [4-7]	0	0	7	14	21
New Mexico State [1-10]	10	0	0	14	24

TRAP GAME?

Idaho was coming into their game against lowly New Mexico State after having put a real scare into number one Florida State the previous week in Tallahassee. New Mexico State had managed just one win to this point in the season.

Trap game? Yes.

New Mexico State jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and the Vandals just couldn’t overcome it, losing 24-21 to a rare inferior opponent.

“It’s very frustrating. We saw what this team was capable of last week and to come down here and lay an egg? Immensely frustrating.” Head Coach Wade Wilkerson Jr. said after the loss.

Olugbode scores late and leaves it up to the defense

Shortly after the final gun quarterback Chad Chalich was seen on the sidelines screaming at Wilkerson as well as several offensive players. Chalich slammed his helmet to the ground and stormed off the field.

Idaho finishes their season with a 4-8 record. Their best season since 2010’s 6-7 campaign. Since 2000 they have had just two seasons with more than four wins.

“We realize that given the team’s recent history four wins is pretty good. We’re far from happy with that and we know we have a lot of work to do.” Wilkerson stated.

When asked about Chalich’s behavior after the loss Wilkerson answered: “I’m not going to speak about that.”

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
NMSU M. Johnson 45 Yd FG
NMSU G. Morrison 2Yd run (M. Johnson kick)
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
ID C. Chalich 3 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)
4th Quarter
NMSU A. Franklin 45 Yd pass from T. Colwell (M. Johnson kick)
ID C. Chalich 9 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)
ID K. Olugbode 1 Yd run (A. Rehkow kick)
NMSU J. Matthews 8 Yd pass from T. Colwell (M. Johnson kick)

Key Player Stats

C. Chalich 12/17 143Yds 2INT, 23Car 144Yds 2TD
J. Brown 11Car 102Yds
K. Olugbode 8Car 40Yds 1TD
D. Epps 5Rec 57Yds
M. Willis 7Tkl, 1Sck
M. Forde 5Tkl, 1Sck
J. Jordan 3Tkl, 1Sck


T. Colwell 15/20 294Yds 2TD, 11Car 20Yds
G. Morrison 11Car 38Yds 1TD, 3Rec 91Yds
J. Matthews 4Rec 70Yds 1TD
A. Franklin 3Rec 59Yds 1TD
D. Cazares 12Tkl
L. Butler 11Tkl, 1Int
B. Bonilla 8Tkl, 2Sck
D. Johnson 6Tkl, 1Int
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Final Record: 4-8
Next Week: Offseason

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2013 Schedule

Idaho Vandals 2013 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Aug 31	at North Texas	Lost, 38-21
Sep 7	at Wyoming	Won, 9-6
Sep 14	vs #24 Northern Illinois	Won, 44-43
Sep 21	at Washington State	Lost, 45-31
Sep 28	vs Temple	Lost, 45-42
Oct 5	vs Fresno State	Lost, 28-27
Oct 12	at Arkansas State	Lost, 21-19
Oct 26	at Ole Miss	Lost, 42-23
Nov 2	vs Texas State	Won, 49-30
Nov 9	vs Old Dominion	Won, 38-19
Nov 23	at #14 Florida State	Lost, 31-24
Nov 30	at New Mexico State	Lost, 24-21

Final Record: 4-8