MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho football took to the field for its first official scrimmage of the preseason on Saturday in the Kibbie Dome.  The regular season kicks off in just three weeks, on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Penn State, before the Vandals return home to take on Central Washington on Sept. 7.
 
"It was nice to see the defense fly around, play with excitement," said head coach Paul Petrino.  "I thought the offense made a lot of big plays.  Jeff Cotton made a lot of big plays.  Offensively there were times that we had some big runs, I just don't think we executed great on third downs.
 
"I thought defense was really good on third downs, and I thought offense made big plays.  Now offense has to be better on third downs and defense can't give up big plays.  Overall, I'm excited to watch the tape."


 
Cotton stole the show on offense.  He was the Vandals' leading receiver on the day, and took four in for scores.



The entire defense came together on Saturday afternoon with a passion and a fire, keeping the offense at bay for much of the day.  Davontae Ginwright shared his thoughts on the defensive unit after today's scrimmage.




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