MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will open the 2023 football season with a road game against Lamar University Thursday, Aug. 31 at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas. The game replaces the Vandals' home game that was scheduled against NCAA Division II Western Oregon.
The game gives Idaho a complete Division I schedule in 2023 which provides Idaho the best opportunity to return to the NCAA FCS Playoffs after making a trip to the playoffs this season under first-year coach Jason Eck. Games against Non-DI teams do not count towards consideration by the FCS Playoff committee.