MOSCOW, Idaho – Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr. announced today that Matt Linehan, Lance Dunbar, and Tevita Finau will not return to Idaho's coaching staff in 2026. 

"After reviewing our staff and team performance, we've decided to part ways with Coach Linehan, Coach Dunbar, and Coach Finau," Ford said in a statement. "I want to personally thank all of them for their service in our program this past season, and for all they did for our student-athletes. Difficult decisions like this are made with the best interest of our student-athletes and the future of the program. I wish each of them nothing but success going forward."

A national search to replace each coach has begun; hirings will be announced at a later date.