With a 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl victory in the rearview mirror, the Vandal football team set its sights on 2017. Idaho opened the spring season with a public scrimmage Saturday morning.
About to enter his senior season, quarterback Matt Linehan operated at high efficiency throughout the day, proving he is the obvious choice for the Vandals under center. Linehan threw his first touchdown to junior wide receiver Alfonso Onunwor in the left corner of the end zone. He ended the day going 29-41 for 281 yards. Linehan credited his improved play to the time he spent injured last spring.