Weber State secured a 38-27 victory over Idaho at Stewart Stadium on October 10, 2026, despite the game being stilted by two lightning delays. The Wildcats used a dominant rushing attack to lead from start to finish to secure the win.
The offense was highlighted by Spencer Ferguson, who scored a 75-yard touchdown on the game's first play, and Seth Rigtrup, who added a 6-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Ferguson finished with 153 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, while Rigtrup added 129 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. This marked the first time Weber State had two 100-yard rushers in a single game since 2022.
Weber State's defense provided essential stops, including two fourth-quarter interceptions by safety Trevian Tribble. The Wildcats' defense held Idaho to 27 points despite the Vandals' quarterback Joshua Wood throwing for 383 yards and four touchdowns. Wood also contributed 52 rushing yards in the contest.
The game faced delays due to weather, with the first delay clearing the stadium at 12:40 p.m. and the second delay lasting 1 hour and 3 minutes. After the second restart, Weber State's offense slowed significantly, gaining only 130 yards over the next 2.5 quarters, while Idaho's offense ran 86 plays compared to Weber State's 55.
Weber State's coaching staff noted the importance of the offensive line in creating holes for the runners. Head coach Eric Kjar stated that the team's philosophy is to use run dominance to create big plays, though he noted the team had missed several passing opportunities set up by the rushing attack.
With the win, Weber State moved to a 4-3 record (3-1 in Big Sky), equaling the program's win totals from its two previous 4-8 campaigns. The Wildcats are currently tied for first in the conference with Northern Arizona, Montana, and Cal Poly.
Weber State faces a difficult upcoming schedule, with upcoming games scheduled against Idaho State, UC Davis, Montana State, and Northern Arizona.
