Idaho outscores Colorado State 61-50 in Potato Bowl
Matt Linehan threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a another score to help Idaho beat Colorado State 61-50 on Thursday night in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in the third-highest sco
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Idaho Vandals
61
Colorado State Rams
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDHO | 0 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 61 |
| CSU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 50 |
Albertsons Stadium · 24,975 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs UC Davis Aggies | L 24-28 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | vs Eastern Washington Eagles | W 62-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Portland State Vikings | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Montana Grizzlies | W 42-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:29 61-50
Izzy Matthews 1 Yd Run (Nick Stevens Pass to Olabisi Johnson for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:07 61-42
Dalyn Dawkins 22 Yd Run (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 5:29 61-35
Michael Gallup 3 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 7:40 61-28
Isaiah Saunders 12 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:06 55-28
Michael Gallup 60 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 55-21
Jordan Frysinger 54 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 12:21 48-21
Olabisi Johnson 73 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 12:56 48-14
Aaron Duckworth 5 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 1:43 41-14
Michael Gallup 12 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 3:16 41-7
Jacob Sannon 16 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 8:13 34-7
Deon Watson 74 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 27-7
Matt Linehan 7 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 0:24 20-7
Jacob Sannon 6 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 9:59 13-7
Isaiah Saunders 26 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 6-7
Isaiah Saunders 2 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:35 0-7
Olabisi Johnson 52 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO
1 play, 12 yards, 0:29 · End of Game
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CSU 0:29
3 plays, 54 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:29 61-50
Izzy Matthews 1 Yd Run (Nick Stevens Pass to Olabisi Johnson for Two-Point Conversion)
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CSU 1:07
4 plays, 57 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:07 61-42
Dalyn Dawkins 22 Yd Run (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO 2:16
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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CSU 2:42
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:21 · Interception
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IDHO 3:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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CSU 5:29
9 plays, 64 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:29 61-35
Michael Gallup 3 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO 7:40
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:40 61-28
Isaiah Saunders 12 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow PAT failed)
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CSU 9:06
1 play, 60 yards, 0:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 55-28
Michael Gallup 60 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO 9:27
5 plays, 76 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 55-21
Jordan Frysinger 54 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU 12:21
2 plays, 86 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:21 48-21
Olabisi Johnson 73 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO 12:56
7 plays, 69 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 48-14
Aaron Duckworth 5 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU 1:43
5 plays, 91 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 41-14
Michael Gallup 12 Yd pass from Nick Stevens (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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IDHO 3:16
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 41-7
Jacob Sannon 16 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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IDHO 4:09
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:01 · Fumble
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CSU 7:10
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:03 · Punt
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IDHO 8:13
1 play, 79 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:13 34-7
Deon Watson 74 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU 8:31
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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IDHO 11:12
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 27-7
Matt Linehan 7 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU
1 play, 12 yards, 0:24 · End of Half
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IDHO 0:24
18 plays, 85 yards, 6:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 20-7
Jacob Sannon 6 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU 7:08
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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IDHO 9:59
3 plays, 62 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 13-7
Isaiah Saunders 26 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow Kick)
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CSU 10:55
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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IDHO 12:03
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 6-7
Isaiah Saunders 2 Yd Run (Austin Rehkow PAT failed)
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Team Stats
IDHO
CSU
30
1st Downs
25
7-16
3rd down efficiency
4-11
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
606
Total Yards
600
381
Passing
445
21/31
Comp/Att
21/36
12.3
Yards per pass
12.4
225
Rushing
155
51
Rushing Attempts
30
4.4
Yards per rush
5.2
7-69
Penalties
10-92
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
36:05
Possession
23:55
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