
Vandal running back Deonte Jackson runs through drills during practice Tuesday afternoon. Jackson and the Vandals take on the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday in the Kibbie Dome, a game that will be nationally televised on ESPNU. Kickoff has been moved to 7:30 p.m. Nick Groff/Argonaut
This season of football for the Vandals has been a test — a test of
skill, a test of strength and most of all a test of adversity. So far,
the Vandals have proved they can pass all three, but with the goal of a
bowl game lingering in their heads and three more games to go, the
Vandals still realize the test is not over.
“We may give up a bunch of yards against our defense, but as
long as we have more points than the other team, that’s what it comes
down to,”
Idaho coach Robb Akey said. “Yards don’t cost you points as long as you keep it one yard short of the goal line.”
Coming off a comeback win against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, the Vandals have a renewed confidence in their team.