Vandals Need First-Half Fix | Spokane News

Idaho’s Vandals are reeling at 0-3, and Coach Thomas Ford Jr. is frustrated—especially after a nail-biting loss to Lamar. He’s calling out inconsistent execution in clutch moments and demanding discipline from his players to win one-on-one battles. Up next: a brutal test against Abilene Christian, also 0-3, but don’t be fooled—the Vandals know they’re in for a fight. Key matchups? Stop running back Alex Broome and pressure sophomore QB John David Black. On offense, the line must deliver and establish a reliable run game. Ford’s message? Fix the first half, execute better, and play smarter if they want to turn things around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/sep/14/idaho-coach-thomas-ford-says-execution-just-wasnt-/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d67f06a739a9471 Report issues to [email protected].