Font ResizeIf nothing else, Idaho has shown Utah State and Gary Andersen that it can be done.
When the two teams hook up today at 3 p.m., it will be the final game of the season for the Aggies. It will be a chance for USU to win its fourth game of the year, with many more near misses, and it will present an opportunity for the Aggies to end the season on a high note.
But it won't be the end for the Vandals. They are bowl eligible, the surprise team of the Western Athletic Conference and the feel good story of the league.
Of course, Andersen, in his first season as head coach, would've preferred that his was the talked about team. At this point, however, just beating Idaho will suffice.
"It would be a very big win for us," Andersen said. "They've had a bye week so they've had time to look at us and they're going to be very prepared for us. They're a very good football team. It looks like they're going to a bowl game, so there's going to be lots of excitement."
At Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho
Kickoff » 5 p.m.
TV » Altitude
Radio » 610 AM, 1230 AM
Series history » Utah State leads 17-16-2
Last meeting » Utah State, 42-17 (Sept. 20, 2008)
About the Aggies » Utah State is trying for a three-game winning streak in the series. ... USU coach Gary Andersen and Idaho coach Robb Akey were assistants together at Northern Arizona. ... Both teams' most recent loss came at the hands of Boise State. ... This will be USU's first indoor game of the season.
About the Vandals » Idaho started the season with a 7-3 record. ... The Vandals are having their best season since 1994. ... Idaho has beaten two Mountain West Conference teams, San Diego State and Colorado State, this season.
