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Vandals Host No. 6 Hornets for Senior Day

Idaho vs No. 6/No. 6 Sacramento State
Saturday, Nov. 16 | 2 p.m. PT
MOSCOW, Idaho | Kibbie Dome
WATCH: SWX/PlutoTV
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LIVE STATS: GoVandals.com/FBstats
MEDIA INFORMATION: Idaho Game Notes
 
MOSCOW, Idaho - Idaho football closes out the home schedule on Saturday with No. 6 Sacramento state coming to town.  Kickoff is set for 2:06 p.m. in the Kibbie Dome, with the action televised live on SWX and streaming through PlutoTV.


 
ABOUT IDAHO: The Vandals (4-6, 2-4 BSC) took a tough loss at No. 6/No. 5 Montana on Saturday, 42-17.  The Idaho defense forced three Montana turnovers in the first quarter, including an interception and forced fumble by Tyrese Dedmon, as Idaho jumped out to a 10-0 lead early in the second.
 
ABOUT SAC STATE: The Hornets (7-3, 5-1 BSC) come into the matchup ranked sixth in both polls and currently sit in second in the Big Sky standings.
Last time out, Sacramento State defeated Northern Arizona, 38-34.  The Lumberjacks took a 34-24 advantage with 5:42 to play, but the Hornets fought back to make it 34-31 with 1:38 remaining.  After recovering the onside kick, Sacramento State went 49 yards in just over one minute to get the game-winning touchdown.
 
SENIORS: Idaho will recognize its seniors on Saturday prior to kickoff.  The Vandals will see out 11 seniors that have given everything they have to the program. 
 
HOME FIELD SUCCESS: Idaho currently sits at 4-1 in home contests, matching last year's record in the Kibbie Dome.  Idaho hasn't won five home games in a single season since 1996.
The senior class has been tremendous in Moscow.  Over the last four years, Idaho is 14-7 in home games, the best overall record by a class since the 1990's.
 
BIG SKY RANKED: The schedule never gets easier for the Vandals, who will take on their second ranked opponent in as many weeks.  So far this season, Idaho has faced four ranked opponents, including Penn State who is currently ranked ninth in the FBS.
Overall, the Big Sky has stacked the rankings, with four programs in the top-10 in the nation.
 
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Players Mentioned

Tyrese Dedmon

#27 Tyrese Dedmon

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6' 1"
Junior
Major: Business Economics

Players Mentioned

Tyrese Dedmon

#27 Tyrese Dedmon

6' 1"
Junior
Major: Business Economics
DB
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