Mitch Cline
Idaho 35, Louisiana-Monroe 24
The Vandal defense has started to find an identity after the win against Troy Saturday. Idaho running back Aaron Duckworth will go for 100 total yards and two touchdowns. With a full Kibbie Dome for Homecoming Weekend, the crowd will help Idaho grab its third win this season.
Garrett Cabeza
Idaho 34, Louisiana-Monroe 27
After beating Troy Saturday on the road under extremely tough circumstances, I don’t see why Idaho can’t beat Louisiana-Monroe at home with a good night’s sleep. The Vandal defense played the best it has played all season. Plus, Idaho sophomore quarterback Matt Linehan should be healthier and redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Luton keeps gaining experience. The homecoming crowd should be pumped up, especially after last week’s victory.
Luis Torres
Idaho 45, Louisiana-Monroe 21
Louisiana-Monroe has had its share of losses, including Appalachian State, Alabama and Georgia, but I would keep an eye on its offense. Idaho will have a solid game on both sides of the ball to capture another homecoming win. Idaho senior wide receiver Dezmon Epps will continue to put up good numbers as long as sophomore quarterback Matt Linehan and redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Luton stay consistent.
Josh Grissom
Idaho 27, Louisiana-Monroe 24
The Vandals are 9-2 during Homecoming Week the past 11 seasons, while Louisiana-Monroe is still seeking its first FBS victory of the season. The Warhawks have yet to put together a solid rushing approach and will be forced to attack the Vandals’ secondary through the air. Fans should expect the Vandals to incorporate some homecoming mojo into Saturday’s matchup and emerge with another Sun Belt Conference victory.
Mihaela Karst
Idaho 26, Louisiana-Monroe 20
The Vandals are going to feed off the energy in the Kibbie Dome this weekend and play a phenomenal homecoming game. Coming off a win on the road against Troy, The Vandals are going to seal the home victory and make Idaho proud. Major plays from the Idaho offense will keep the spectators on the edge of their seats from kickoff to the final play.
Faith Evans | Staff Writer
Idaho 30, Louisiana Monroe 24
Keep that momentum, Vandals. I think after the win at Troy, the Vandals will be hungry for another win and they will play hard to get it. This will be the first time the younger Louisiana-Monroe players travel a long distance and play indoors like they will Saturday. It will be a close game until the finish, but the Vandals will bring it home with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.