Idaho upsets No. 7 Montana 42‑35 to reclaim Little Brown Stein
Idaho beat No. 7 Montana 42‑35 in Missoula, snapping a losing streak in the Little Brown Stein rivalry and improving to 2‑5 overall and 2‑2 in Big Sky play.
Key points
- Idaho defeated No. 7 Montana 42‑35 in the Little Brown Stein game.
- The win moved Idaho to a 2‑5 overall record and 2‑2 in the Big Sky Conference.
- Montana fell to 5‑3 overall and 3‑2 in conference play after the loss.
- Quarterback Joshua Wood contributed multiple key plays for Idaho.
Idaho defeated the No. 7 Montana Grizzlies 42-35 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in a Little Brown Stein rivalry game held in Missoula.
The victory gave Idaho a 2-5 overall record and a 2-2 mark in the Big Sky Conference, while Montana fell to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play.
Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood led the Vandals with multiple key plays in the win.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Idaho vs. Montana game on Oct. 17, 2026?
Idaho won 42‑35 over No. 7 Montana.
How did the result affect Idaho’s conference standing?
Idaho improved to a 2‑2 record in the Big Sky Conference.
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