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Weber State Defeats Idaho State in Homecoming Win

By Utah News Staff · Originally published October 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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Weber State University defeated Idaho State in a homecoming victory. The win moved the Wildcats to a 5-3 record while the Bengals fell to 4-3.

Key takeaways

  • Weber State University defeated Idaho State 27-20 during a homecoming game.
  • The win moved Weber State to a 5-3 record.
  • Spencer Ferguson led Weber State in rushing with 133 yards.
  • The next Weber State game is scheduled for Oct. 24 against Montana State.

Weber State University completed a homecoming comeback to defeat Idaho State with a final score of 27-20. The victory on Oct. 17, 2026, brought the Wildcats' record to 5-3, while the Bengals finished with a 4-3 record.

The game, held at Stewart Stadium in Ogden, saw Weber State score 27 points compared to Idaho State's 20. Nate Dahle recorded 173 passing yards for the Wildcats, while Spencer Ferguson led the team in rushing with 133 yards. Noah Kjar contributed 40 receiving yards during the matchup.

Idaho State's Davis Harsin completed 145 passing yards and 83 rushing yards. Julian Mason recorded 82 receiving yards for the Bengals.

Weber State is scheduled to play Montana State on Sat., Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m.

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