Korbin McDonald | Vandal Nation Manager
Arkansas State 31, Idaho 28
It will come down to a game-winning field goal, unfortunately in favor of the Red Wolves. If sophomore quarterback Matt Linehan can’t play, I’d be interested to see how redshirt freshman Jake Luton performs in his place. At 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, Luton looks the part of a college quarterback and has the arm strength to go with it. If he gets the start, I think he’ll impress.
Garrett Cabeza | Argonaut Sports Editor
Arkansas State 45, Idaho 28
Arkansas State enters the game at 1-3 but the record is misleading. The Red Wolves have played a tough schedule so far. They have lost to two top-25 teams this season in Southern California and Missouri. Idaho coach Paul Petrino said Arkansas State is one of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference. The Red Wolves will get back to their winning ways and put up some points Saturday at home against the Vandals.
Mihaela Karst | Staff Writer
Arkansas State 48, Idaho 30
The Vandals are going to regain the confidence and spirit they had during the first half of the Georgia Southern game and carry it into the game against Arkansas State. If Matt Linehan and Dezmon Epps can continue the long-distance pass completions, don’t be surprised if Idaho comes home with a victory.
Faith Evans | Staff Writer
Arkansas State 24, Idaho 12
The Arkansas State Red Wolves have won 22 of their last 26 games at Centennial Bank Stadium, while Idaho is searching for its first road victory since 2011. Idaho brings a 1-3 overall record and 0-1 Sun Belt Conference mark into the contest, which won’t improve after this game. I believe Idaho will put up some points offensively, but the Vandal defense needs some improvement if they want to pick up any more wins.
Josh Grissom | Staff Writer
Arkansas State 37, Idaho 31
If Idaho is able to develop an offensive passing attack right from the start, there is a good chance that the Vandals will hang with the Red Wolves. However, the Vandals’ defense has frequently allowed big plays to sneak past them during tight contests. I expect the inconsistent Arkansas State offense to break out of its slump this weekend, despite a great showing from Linehan — if he plays — at quarterback.
Luis Torres | Staff Writer
Idaho 31, Arkansas State 10
With both teams 1-3 and set to face each other, Idaho needs to play all four quarters. The Idaho offense will do just fine despite Matt Linehan’s left ankle being a problem against Georgia Southern last week – that is, if Linehan will play Saturday. I see Linehan throwing touchdown passes to Dezmon Epps and Callen Hightower. Considering how Arkansas State had an abysmal game against Toledo last week, I just don’t see the Red Wolves doing well. There’s no reason why Idaho’s defense shouldn’t be good Saturday. In the end, the Vandals will finally get a win on the road.