Saunders powers Idaho past South Alabama 38-31
Isaiah Saunders ran 23 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns Saturday and Idaho guaranteed itself a bowl game with a 38-31 win over South Alabama.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
31
Idaho Vandals
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| IDHO | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:43 31-38
Gavin Patterson 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:27 28-38
Isaiah Saunders 7 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 9:12 28-31
Isaiah Saunders 1 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 28-24
Dallas Davis 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:12 21-24
James Bynes 1 Yd pass from Dallas Davis (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:09 14-24
Callen Hightower 41 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 6:29 14-17
Maaseiah Francis 75 Yd pass from Dallas Davis (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:40 7-17
Austin Rehkow 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:47 7-14
Maaseiah Francis 6 Yd pass from Cole Garvin (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 0-14
Trent Cowan 32 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Isaiah Saunders 14 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA
11 plays, 63 yards, 2:08 · Downs
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IDHO 2:08
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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USA 5:55
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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IDHO 7:46
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:47 · Punt
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USA 9:43
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:43 31-38
Gavin Patterson 36 Yd Field Goal
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IDHO 12:10
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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USA 12:19
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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IDHO 14:27
15 plays, 80 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:27 28-38
Isaiah Saunders 7 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA 5:11
9 plays, 33 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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IDHO 9:12
5 plays, 72 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:12 28-31
Isaiah Saunders 1 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA 10:52
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:52 28-24
Dallas Davis 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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IDHO
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:12 · End of Half
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USA 0:12
8 plays, 68 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 21-24
James Bynes 1 Yd pass from Dallas Davis (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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IDHO 2:09
7 plays, 80 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 14-24
Callen Hightower 41 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA 6:29
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:29 14-17
Maaseiah Francis 75 Yd pass from Dallas Davis (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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IDHO 6:40
14 plays, 60 yards, 6:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:40 7-17
Austin Rehkow 24 Yd Field Goal
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USA 12:54
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:08 · Interception
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IDHO 14:02
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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USA 14:15
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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IDHO 1:29
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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USA 3:47
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:47 7-14
Maaseiah Francis 6 Yd pass from Cole Garvin (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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IDHO 7:10
1 play, 47 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 0-14
Trent Cowan 32 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA 7:25
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:23 · Interception
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IDHO 9:48
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Isaiah Saunders 14 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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USA 10:35
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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IDHO 11:38
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:22 · Interception
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Team Stats
USA
IDHO
25
1st Downs
27
8-17
3rd down efficiency
6-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
469
Total Yards
407
326
Passing
231
25/46
Comp/Att
17/34
7.1
Yards per pass
6.8
157
Rushing
176
34
Rushing Attempts
35
4.6
Yards per rush
5.0
11-117
Penalties
4-45
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
3
29:02
Possession
30:58
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