https://govandals.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for University of Idaho Athleticsen-us60https://govandals.com/news/2026/6/2/ford-wood-hepburn-to-represent-vandal-football-at-2026-big-sky-kickoff.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/6/2/ford-wood-hepburn-to-represent-vandal-football-at-2026-big-sky-kickoff.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - Summer is in full swing, and Big Sky Conference football is getting closer every single day.]]>Ford KOTue, 2 Jun 2026 13:38:00 PST242335https://govandals.com/news/2026/6/1/vandal-football-inks-rangy-pass-catcher-markel-taylor.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/6/1/vandal-football-inks-rangy-pass-catcher-markel-taylor.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - With summer workouts officially underway as the calendar rolls over to June, Thomas Ford Jr. has secured the latest addition to the 2026 roster, signing the last weapon for Ian Shoemaker's offense in Markel Taylor out of Sacramento City College.]]>Markel TaylorMon, 1 Jun 2026 15:45:00 PST242334https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-paoli-wins-heat-to-qualify-for-nationals.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-paoli-wins-heat-to-qualify-for-nationals.aspxTrack & Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - For the second straight year, a Vandal woman will compete in the steeplechase at Hayward Field, as Constanze Paoli punched her ticket to the national championship meet by winning her heat at the NCAA West First Round on Saturday.]]>Constanze PaoliSat, 30 May 2026 17:19:00 PST4242333https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-sturgis-punches-ticket-to-eugene.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/track-field-sturgis-punches-ticket-to-eugene.aspxTrack & Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Blake Sturgis became the first Vandal javelin thrower to qualify for nationals in over a decade on Wednesday night when he took eighth at the NCAA West First Round in the pouring rain at the University of Arkansas' John McDonnell Field.]]>Blake SturgisWed, 27 May 2026 23:01:00 PST4242332https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/three-2026-vandal-football-games-to-be-broadcast-nationwide.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/27/three-2026-vandal-football-games-to-be-broadcast-nationwide.aspxFootball, General

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho Football got a step closer to the 2026 season on Wednesday with the announcement of three linear ESPN network games and their kick-off times, as part of a wider release of game times from the Worldwide Leader in Sports.]]>WSU runoutWed, 27 May 2026 11:59:00 PST242331https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-sturgis-paoli-and-kuntz-punch-tickets-to-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/track-field-sturgis-paoli-and-kuntz-punch-tickets-to-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxTrack & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Following strong seasons, Blake Sturgis, Constanze Paoli, and Keenan Kuntz have punched their ticket to the 2026 NCAA Track and Field West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., beginning on Wednesday, May 27. The top 12 times from each regional will earn a spot at June's NCAA National Championship in Eugene, Ore.]]>Keenan KuntzThu, 21 May 2026 10:34:00 PST4242328https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/26/cross-country-vandals-post-strong-spring-semester-in-classroom.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/26/cross-country-vandals-post-strong-spring-semester-in-classroom.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Administration, Student-Athlete Support Services, Track & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - Following the conclusion of the academic year, Idaho Athletics announced another strong performance in the classroom during the spring semester, with multiple programs setting a record GPA, while the department GPA climbed to 3.49 across all sports.]]>Kibbie and ArenaTue, 26 May 2026 13:41:00 PST142330https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/25/speedy-deep-threat-zack-card-signs-with-vandal-football.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/25/speedy-deep-threat-zack-card-signs-with-vandal-football.aspxFootball

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Monday, Idaho Football head coach Thomas Ford Jr. announced the signing of wide receiver transfer Zack Card, who spent three seasons at Oregon State before coming to Moscow.]]>Zack CardMon, 25 May 2026 15:53:00 PST242329https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/junior-college-big-man-mo-diao-joins-pribbles-vandals.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/junior-college-big-man-mo-diao-joins-pribbles-vandals.aspxMen's Basketball

MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho men's basketball added size this week by securing the commitment of standout big man Mo Diao, after two strong seasons at the junior college level.]]>Mo DiaoThu, 21 May 2026 10:01:00 PST442327https://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/football-vandal-legends-erickson-mattox-elected-to-big-sky-conference-hall-of-fame.aspxhttps://govandals.com/news/2026/5/21/football-vandal-legends-erickson-mattox-elected-to-big-sky-conference-hall-of-fame.aspxFootball, General, Hall Of Fame, Track & Field

MOSCOW, Idaho - On Thursday, the Big Sky Conference announced its fifth-ever Hall of Fame class, celebrating athletes from all of the league's institutions who left an impact on their institutions and the league that will stand the test of time. Idaho graduates and Vandal Athletics Hall of Famers Dennis Erickson and Jackie Ross Mattox will be immortalized in Big Sky History at the conference office in Farmington, Utah.]]>2026 BSC HOFThu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 PST242325