Football: Staff Predictions — Idaho vs. Montana State

Idaho 36 – Montana State 43

The Vandals will be motivated to win Thursday’s season home opener against Montana State. The team will play a good game, with quarterback Matt Linehan firing on all cylinders. However, healthy quarterback and an improved defense won’t be any match for Montana State.

 

Idaho 21 – Montana State 28

While the two teams are pretty evenly matched, the Idaho offense will be the deciding factor in this matchup. If junior quarterback Matt Linehan and the Vandal wide receivers can pull it all together, it can be anyone’s game.

 

Idaho 31 – Montana State 17

The Vandals take the field this year with an explosive offense and a healthy quarterback in junior Matt Linehan. On the other hand, Montana State enters the season with lot of defensive questions, but fans shouldn’t expect the Bobcats to find any answers Thursday. Idaho’s depth and versatility at wide receiver will produce a headache for the Bobcats and result in a relatively straightforward victory for the Vandals.

 

Idaho 38 – Montana State 17

An early sneak peek of the future Big Sky Conference won’t be a close battle. Idaho will come out of the gate with high expectations after finishing 4-8 last season. The Vandals are coming into this game with a sense of urgency and prove they are team to be reckoned with this season for a bowl spot.

 

Lyndsie Kiebert | Opinion Editor

Idaho 27 – Montana State 10

Vandall football has been on the uphill climb since last season, when a 4-8 record signaled an improving program. with that momentum, and a home-field advantage to boot, the Bobcats are in for a rough go Thursday.

Idaho 31 – Montana 24

“Expect to Win” is the Vandal motto. Coming off last year’s major improvement and an offseason that saw quarterback Matt Linehan make great strides, the Vandals will come out swinging in their season opener. Montana State went 1-4 on the road last year and playing at the Kibbie Dome will not be any easier this year.