MOSCOW, Idaho – The Vandals took a 17-point lead into the half but it wasn't enough, as Idaho fell to Appalachian State, 23-20, on Saturday afternoon in the Kibbie Dome.
The Vandals got up, 20-0, early in the third quarter after a Sedrick Thomas interception on the opening play of the half gave Idaho excellent field position. The Mountaineers stormed back, scoring 23 unanswered points.
The game was scoreless after the first, but Idaho changed that quickly in the second. The Vandals scored 17 in the quarter, sparked by Alfonso Onunwor and Joe Wysocki scores.