Idaho vs. Simon Fraser
Saturday, September 4 | 1 p.m.
Moscow, Idaho | Kibbie Dome
WATCH: SWX/ESPN+
LISTEN: Vandal Radio Network | Vandal Xtra 
LIVE STATS: GoVandals.com/FBstats
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MOSCOW, Idaho: Idaho football opens the 2021 Fall Season against Simon Fraser, Saturday, September 4 in the Kibbie Dome. The game will be televised live on SWX in Washington and Idaho and will be streamed live on ESPN+. The Vandals will be honoring military personnel and first responders with discounted ticket packages. Contact the Vandal Ticket Office at 208-885-6466 for more information.
 
ABOUT IDAHO: The Vandals return to the field after the shortest layoff in program history. Much of last year's spring season roster has returned, giving the Vandals extra hope entering the season. Head coach Paul Petrino and his staff also hit the recruiting circuit hard to fill in the pieces after losing Christian Elliss to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL and All-America punter Cade Coffey.
 
ABOUT SFU: SFU enters the 2021 season having missed all of last year. SFU went 1-9 during the 2019 season, including a 70-7 loss at Portland State to open the season. SFU has made major changes since last playing, with a new coaching staff and a plethora of young talent.
 
TRE WALKER: Fourth-year linebacker Tre Walker proved why he's the best in the Big Sky last season. He led the conference with 13.5 tackles per game in his four outings and went on to earn five All-America honors. Walker was also a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given annually to the top defensive player in FCS. His preseason accolades got better, as he was named the Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP and has been a consistent First Team Preseason All-America selection.
 
TRANSFERS: The Vandals hit the transfer market hard this offseason. Wide receivers Terez Traynor and Mekhi Stevenson, as well as Michael Graves, are expected to have an immediate impact for the Vandal offense. Defensively, KJ Jarrell and Jeremiah Salaam highlight a reloaded secondary.
 
QB BATTLE: Idaho enters the 2021 fall season with three strong options at the quarterback position. Mike Beaudry and CJ Jordan entered last year looking to battle for the starting spot, while Zach Borisch emerged as a dark horse candidate following his incredible performance at Eastern Washington. All three continue to compete for the starting job in Moscow.