The Idaho Vandals kicked off their season in style with a 42-17 victory over the Lamar Cardinals on Saturday. The Vandals were led by a strong performance from quarterback Mason Woods, who threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. Woods was supported by a strong running game, with running backs Ty Hatten and Tariq Woods combining for over 200 yards and two touchdowns.
The Vandals dominated the game from start to finish, taking a 21-3 lead into halftime. The offense continued to roll in the second half, scoring three more touchdowns to put the game out of reach. Mason Woods was the star of the show, throwing for 213 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for another. Ty Hatten and Tariq Woods combined for over 200 yards on the ground, with Hatten scoring two touchdowns.
The Vandals defense also had a strong performance, holding the Cardinals to just 17 points. The defense was led by linebacker Kody Wilstead, who had seven tackles and two sacks. The Vandals also forced two turnovers, with safety Kaleb Hill intercepting a pass and defensive end DeShawn Johnson recovering a fumble.
The Vandals will look to build on this impressive season opener as they take on the Boise State Broncos next week. With Mason Woods, Ty Hatten, and Tariq Woods leading the way, the Vandals will look to continue their strong start to the season. If they can keep up their strong play, the Vandals could be in for a successful season.
