FCS-CFB Game Preview: Utah Tech Trailblazers (0-2) vs. Idaho Vandals (1-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 1:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM ET

Location: Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho (Capacity: ~16,000)

Event Note: Part of the Kibbie Dome’s 50th anniversary celebration — expected to draw a large alumni crowd

Broadcast: ESPN+ Radio: Vandal Radio Network / Utah Tech Radio Network

Weather Outlook (Moscow, ID — Sept. 13)

Forecast: Mostly sunny outside; game played indoors at the Kibbie Dome

Temperature Outside at Kickoff: ~70°F

Impact: Controlled climate — no weather-related handicapping adjustments

Injury & Availability Report

Utah Tech:

No reported injuries

QB Victor Gabalis healthy; 4 TD passes through two games

RB Quali Conley (All-UAC 2024) available

Idaho:

No reported injuries

QB Gevani McCoy healthy; 3 TD passes, 1 INT in first two games

RB Anthony Woods (Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year) active

Recent Form

Utah Tech:

L 38–31 at Northern Arizona — offense productive, defense gave up late scores

L 31–24 vs. UC Davis — competitive throughout, but couldn’t close late

Idaho:

W 37–30 vs. St. Thomas — balanced attack, overcame defensive lapses

L 13–10 at Washington State (FBS) — strong defensive showing in narrow loss

Series History

All-Time: First meeting between the programs

Betting Trends

Idaho: 1–1 ATS in 2025; 5–2 ATS in last 7 home games

Utah Tech: 2–0 ATS in 2025 despite 0–2 start

Over is 1–1 in both teams’ games this season

Game Odds

Utah Tech Trailblazers                   55.5

Idaho Vandals                                   – 24.4

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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