"Very excited about this week – the home opener. Obviously, a very big season, as well. The 50
th Anniversary of the Kibbie Dome. Probably the most unique and probably the most iconic home stadium in all of college football." –
Head Coach Thomas Ford Jr.
St. Thomas (1-0) vs. No. 10/11 Idaho (0-1)
No. 10/11 FIGHTIN' TATERS LOOK TO EXTEND HOME WIN STREAK, HOST TOMMIES IN HOME OPENER
The No. 10/11 Idaho Fightin' Taters are set to host the St. Thomas Tommies in the 2025 home opener. This is the first matchup between the two schools in program history. Kickoff in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome is set for 1:00 p.m. The game can be seen on SWX and ESPN+.
This is St. Thomas' second game as a Division I program. Last week, the Tommies beat (RV) Lindenwood in their first-ever game as a Division I team.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
- Thomas Ford Jr. looks to record his first win as head coach at the University of Idaho
- UI is looking to extend its home win streak to seven consecutive games
- In honor of Ag Appreciation Week, Idaho has partnered with The Field Rush to create this week's alternate "Fightin' Taters" decal that has been featured on websites and social media such as ESPN, Barstool, Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports, Unnecessary Roughness, and more.
TRADITIONS
Idaho Athletics is excited to announce two traditions that will be taking place on Saturday.
The
inaugural Vandal Run will happen before Saturday's game. Idaho students are invited to run in front of the home crowd into the P1FCU Kibbie Dome just prior to kickoff against St. Thomas. 500 exclusive shirts will be handed out at the east practice field starting at 11:30 a.m. Participating students will also be provided free snacks and beverages.
Idaho football is also revitalizing a dormant tradition and is bringing back the first
Vandal Walk in the last several years. Every home game, the football team and coaches will kick off the opening of Vandal Village by walking through the crowd and greeting fans as they make their way into the Dome before the game starts. This will take place approximately two and a half hours before kickoff and just prior to Vandal Village opening.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
- 50: All year long the Vandals are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome, one of the most unique and celebrated venues in all of college sports
- 3: Idaho is one of three FCS teams to record multiple wins over FBS programs since 2023 (Idaho beat Nevada 33-6 in 2023, Idaho beat Wyoming 17-13 last season)
- 6: Idaho is ranked in six major polls across the nation, ranking as high as No. 5, and as low as No. 11
- 6: Idaho went 6-0 in the Dome last season. This was the eighth time in program history that Idaho went undefeated at home for an entire season
- 11: Per Massey Ratings, Idaho's strength of schedule was ranked 11th in the nation entering the season.
- 19: Amount of transfers Thomas Ford Jr. brought in to this year's squad
- 36: Consecutive weeks the Vandals have been ranked in Top 25 – the second longest streak in school history (42, 1992-95)
- 56: Amount of letterwinners returning from last season
- 71: Players on this year's team are from the Pacific Northwest (64% of the total roster)
- 163: Games Idaho has won in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome
CONCESSIONS ENHANCEMENTS
Expanded Alcohol Sales: Beer is now available directly at our main concession stands, so fans can grab their favorite beverages alongside food and candy in one convenient stop.
"Token Only" windows will now be available at each of the four main concession stands.
Alcohol will still be available at our original locations in our new grab-and-go format. You will need to show your identification each time you purchase a beverage.
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TICKETS: Season tickets, mini plans, and single-game tickets are
available here or by calling the Idaho Ticket Office at (208) 885-6466.
