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Weber State Football Returns Home to Face Idaho in Ogden

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Weber State Football Returns Home to Face Idaho in Ogden
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Weber State football is scheduled to host Idaho in Ogden for a matchup expected to be a close contest. The game is scheduled for Oct. 10 at 1 p.m., with broadcasts available on KJZZ, ESPN+, and 103.1 FM.

Key takeaways

  • Weber State will host Idaho in Ogden on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.
  • Both teams have played four games this season that were decided by a single score.
  • Idaho's Joshua Wood averages 264 passing yards per game.
  • Weber State leads the Big Sky with 16 defensive sacks.

Weber State football returns to Ogden to face Idaho in a matchup that experts expect to be another close battle. According to a October 9 report, the game is scheduled for Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.

Both teams enter the matchup with records reflecting competitive seasons. Weber State, led by coach Eric Kjar, holds a 3-3 overall record and a 2-1 record in Big Sky play. The Wildcats average 37.5 points per game while allowing 37.7 points per game. Defensively, Weber State leads the Big Sky with 16 sacks on defense while allowing 12.

Idaho is led by coach Thomas Ford Jr., who is in his second season with a 5-12 overall record and a 3-7 record in Big Sky games. The Vandals average 27.8 points per game and have played all of their four games against FCS opponents within a single score. Idaho's last game was a 35-34 home upset over No. 1 Montana State, decided by a touchdown pass and a two-point conversion by quarterback Joshua Wood as time expired.

The matchup features key statistical leaders for both programs. For Idaho, quarterback Joshua Wood averages 264 yards per game with five touchdowns and two interceptions. His primary targets include Tony Harste, who averages 90 yards per game, and Ryan Jezioro. The Vandals' defense is led by linebacker Cruz Hepburn, who has 47 tackles.

Weber State's offense is supported by a defense that has blocked five kicks this season, including three PATs and one field goal. The Wildcats' turnover margin stands at minus-eight, having lost 15 giveaways while gaining seven. For the game on Oct. 10, Weber State will wear black helmets featuring a yellow beehive decal.

The series history shows Idaho leads the all-time series 19-15-1. However, Weber State holds an 11-5-1 record in Ogden and has won the last two home games. The last time these teams met in Ogden was in 2024, when Weber State claimed a 31-29 upset against the No. 4 ranked Vandals.

Broadcast options for the Oct. 10 game include KJZZ, KMYU, and ESPN+. The radio call for Weber State will be provided by Carl Arky and Dave Stireman on 103.1 FM and online at coast103.com.

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