The Vandals return all 11 starters on offense, six on defense and all of its top specialists, giving Idaho a boatload of experience as it enters year two of the Robb Akey regime. All of Akey's assistant coaches and coordinators return, giving the program continuity it hasn't seen for much of the decade.

Getting consistent performances at key positions on offense will be a must, while the Idaho defense must improve its third-down efficiency and generate a pass rush in order to be successful.

Few of the positions that were up for grabs in spring ball—quarterback, cornerbacks and receivers—were locked up. That should make for a competitive fall camp, and that sense of urgency could carry over and help the Vandals as they look for their first winning season ...More