MOSCOW, Idaho – High expectations are for programs that have made the playoffs, not for teams with a five consecutive losing seasons and a first-year head coach. High expectations are also not for redshirt freshmen quarterbacks that went 15-32 for 205 yards, four interceptions and just one TD while playing in three games as true freshmen.
Outside of the Kibbie Dome offices, very few people had any expectations for the Idaho football and Gevani McCoy. But who needs expectations?
Idaho's players and coaches placed their faith in McCoy and rode the gunslinger's breakout season under first-year head coach Jason Eck to a winning record for the first time since 2016 and an FCS playoff appearance for the first time since 1995.