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Idaho used to be regarded as a designated win on the schedule of every Western Athletic Conference team. Note the "used to be," because the Vandals are one of biggest surprises in all of college football this year.
The former doormat is 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the WAC following a last-minute 29-25 road win over San Jose State last week.
It was Idaho's fourth straight win, the last three coming against bowl-eligible teams from a year ago -- Northern Illinois, Colorado State and San Jose State.
So, Idaho has lots of momentum and is 11.5-point favorite going into Saturday's home game against Hawaii, losers of three straight.
Baldwin graduate JoJo Dickson is playing a big role in Idaho's resurgence after going 2-10 last season and claiming only three wins in coach Robb Akey's first two years on the job.
The junior linebacker is the team's second-leading tackler with 33. Dickson has also intercepted a pair of passes, one that led to a field goal last week, and, in an earlier game, returned a pick 74 yards for a score in a win over San Diego State to earn WAC defensive player of the week.
Among the several other players from Hawaii on the roster is former Damien star Kama Bailey, a dangerous kickoff return specialist.
Idaho has improved firepower, led by tailbacks DeMaundray Woolridge, a 5-9, 241-pounder, and Princeton McCarty.
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