Idaho gets early lead, holds off Louisiana Monroe 31-23
Matt Linehan had his first 300-yard passing game of the year as he threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns and Idaho held off Louisiana Monroe 31-23 on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
23
Idaho Vandals
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULM | 0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 23 |
| IDHO | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 21-42 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 19-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | L 21-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Troy Trojans | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:51 23-31
Derrick Gore 13 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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Field Goal 11:17 16-31
Craig Ford 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:19 13-31
Brian Williams 26 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 8:46 7-31
Cade Coffey 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:17 7-28
Alfonso Onunwor 11 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
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Touchdown 5:36 7-21
D'Marius Gillespie 54 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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Touchdown 7:06 0-21
Kaden Elliss 45 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
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Touchdown 7:55 0-14
Aaron Duckworth 6 Yd Run (Cade Coffey Kick)
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Touchdown 11:39 0-7
David Ungerer 26 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
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IDHO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Game
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ULM 0:05
13 plays, 63 yards, 3:05 · Downs
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IDHO 3:10
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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ULM 5:51
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:51 23-31
Derrick Gore 13 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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IDHO 7:14
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:03 · Punt
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ULM 11:17
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:17 16-31
Craig Ford 32 Yd Field Goal
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IDHO 0:05
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:07 · Downs
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ULM 5:19
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:19 13-31
Brian Williams 26 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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IDHO 8:46
12 plays, 70 yards, 4:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 7-31
Cade Coffey 38 Yd Field Goal
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ULM 13:28
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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IDHO
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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ULM 0:15
0 plays, 6 yards, 0:02 · Fumble
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IDHO 0:15
4 plays, 56 yards, 0:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:17 7-28
Alfonso Onunwor 11 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
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ULM 0:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:49 · Punt
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IDHO 1:29
8 plays, 31 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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ULM 5:36
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:36 7-21
D'Marius Gillespie 54 Yd pass from Caleb Evans (Craig Ford Kick)
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IDHO 7:06
9 plays, 98 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:06 0-21
Kaden Elliss 45 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
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ULM 11:09
10 plays, 95 yards, 4:59 · Downs
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IDHO 1:08
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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ULM 3:36
11 plays, 44 yards, 4:19 · Missed FG
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IDHO 7:55
8 plays, 57 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:55 0-14
Aaron Duckworth 6 Yd Run (Cade Coffey Kick)
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ULM 10:49
3 plays, 32 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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IDHO 11:39
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:39 0-7
David Ungerer 26 Yd pass from Matt Linehan (Cade Coffey Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
ULM
IDHO
25
1st Downs
27
7-13
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
509
Total Yards
518
405
Passing
360
24/37
Comp/Att
28/42
10.9
Yards per pass
8.6
104
Rushing
158
29
Rushing Attempts
39
3.6
Yards per rush
4.1
2-15
Penalties
5-60
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:42
Possession
34:18
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