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Men’s Basketball Drops Non-Conference Schedule

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MOSCOW, Idaho – Vandal fans, Idaho basketball is back.

On Tuesday, the team announced the non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season. They will play a total of thirteen games to prepare for the Big Sky Conference season, a slate that includes opponents from all levels of college basketball. 

Since the turn of the century, Boise State has been out of the Big Sky Conference, settling in the Big West, WAC, Mountain West and, next year, the PAC-12. Because of this, their history with Idaho in many sports has ranged from sparse to nonexistent. That changes this year, as the Vandals have locked down an exhibition matchup with the Broncos in Boise on Oct. 17. This marks the first time that the two men’s teams have faced off since November 25, 2014.

Head coach Alex Pribble is thrilled to renew the series with Boise State, and has put a lot of effort into scheduling opponents that have history with his team and that fans will be excited to see play.

“Every alum I speak with mentions the Boise State rivalry,” said the head coach. “There is a terrific tradition between the two schools, and I’m grateful that we could find a way to get the rivalry game back on the schedule. Coach Rice and his staff have done a terrific job down there. It’s a top-50 basketball program in the country. It will be a great challenge for us and a great opportunity to grow, which is what exhibition games are all about.”

The game will take place in Idaho Central Arena, home of the Big Sky Tournament, within the Grove Hotel. Presale tickets will be announced in the coming weeks, and Vandal fans are encouraged to get their seats early to paint Boise black and gold. Seating will split down the middle of the floor, with Idaho fans on one side and Boise State on the other.

“I hope the Vandal family shows up in big numbers,” said Pribble on his hopes for the game. “What a fun environment for a college basketball game. I’m already fired up just thinking about it.” 

For the third year in a row, Idaho’s non-con schedule consists of crossing the border to play Washington State in the “Battle of the Palouse.” The Vandals and Cougars have faced off more times than any other opponent in either school’s history. November 3 will mark the 280th contest between the neighboring institutions since the rivalry began in 1906, and will feature a doubleheader with the Idaho and WSU women tipping off the same day in Beasley Coliseum. The following Friday will serve as the home opener, with the Whitman College Blues coming to the ICCU Arena on November 7. 

The end of the month will feature a return to Boise as Idaho will be hosting the annual Boise Multi-Team Event in Idaho Central Arena, home of the Big Sky Conference Tournament. Titled the “Holiday Hoops Classic,” California State Northridge (CSUN), Idaho State and Sam Houston State will meet the Vandals in Boise, and the brave and bold will take on the Matadors on November 26 and the Bearkats on the 28th. 

More details will follow on the Holiday Hoops Classic in the coming weeks.

The first week of December will feature Idaho’s slate for the Big Sky-Summit Challenge, hosting North Dakota on the 3rd and traveling to Brookings to face off with South Dakota State on the 6th. 

A noteworthy matchup in the back half of the non-con season features a trip to South Bend, Indiana to tip off with Notre Dame on December 10. The Fighting Irish finished 15-18 last season with a second-round loss to North Carolina in the ACC Championships. 

The full non-conference schedule can be found below. Tip-off times will be announced at a later date.

IDAHO BASKETBALL 2025-26 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 

(Home games marked in BOLD)

10/17 – @ Boise State (Exh.) – Boise, ID

11/3 – @ Washington State – Pullman, WA

11/7 – vs Whitman – ICCU Arena

11/12 – @ San Diego – San Diego, CA

11/15 – @ UC San Diego – San Diego, CA

11/22 – vs Eastern Oregon – ICCU Arena

11/26 – vs CSUN – Boise, ID (Idaho Central Arena)

11/28 – vs Sam Houston State – Boise, ID (Idaho Central Arena)

12/3 – vs North Dakota – ICCU Arena

12/6 – @ South Dakota State – Brookings, SD

12/10 – @ Notre Dame – South Bend, IN

12/14 – vs Evergreen State – ICCU Arena

12/21 – @ Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo, CA

12/23 – @ Cal State Bakersfield – Bakersfield, CA

SCHEDULE NOTES

  • Idaho and Notre Dame will face off for just the second time ever on December 10. The first and only matchup between the two to date was an overtime win for the Irish, 50-48, in 1982. That season featured the Vandals winning the Big Sky Championship and advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with an overtime win over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

  • This will be the second year in a row that the Vandals’ season opener featured the Battle of the Palouse with Washington State. The two teams have faced off nearly annually since the inception of the rivalry in 1906, and as many as four times in a season in the early stages. 

  • The non-conference schedule features four repeat opponents from last season: Washington State, Evergreen State, San Diego, and UC San Diego. 

  • For the first time in the history of the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge, the Vandals are lined up to play two games. Idaho has played just one contest in the first two renditions of the series and are 1-1 in those. 

  • The 25-26 season will feature multiple unfamiliar faces. Two opponents, Whitman and Eastern Oregon, are first-time opponents for the Vandals, and San Diego, UCSD, CSUN, Sam Houston, North Dakota, South Dakota State, Notre Dame, Evergreen State, and CSU Bakersfield have 14 or less games each played with UI Men’s Basketball. Against all of these opponents combined, Idaho holds a 32-29 record. 

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Historic college football rivalry ends after schools fail to reach agreement

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One of college football’s greatest rivalry games is set to come to an abrupt end as it was about to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The annual Notre Dame vs. USC football rivalry game is no more after the schools failed to reach an agreement on future matchups, ending one of college football’s most recognizable traditions, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger.

Representatives from both schools had been involved in negotiations to preserve the rivalry over the last several months, but could not agree on terms going forward, at least temporarily ending a football series that had been ongoing since 1926.

Gone, but not for good?

Yes, there is some hope that we could see USC and Notre Dame on the same field in the future.

Administrators from both schools did reach an agreement to resurrect the series as soon as the 2030 season, according to the report.

Until now, just a world war and a global pandemic had prevented Notre Dame and USC from playing each other every season, but now the pressures of the modern college football season, and its postseason format, appear to have played a role.

Whose fault is this?

Concerns about scheduling and how the game would affect College Football Playoff positioning were the decisive factors in bringing an end to the rivalry, according to the report.

Most of that concern seemed to arise from the USC side of the equation, which felt that certain precedents established by the selection committee in punishing teams for losses put the program in a disadvantageous position.

USC hinted this would come

USC head coach Lincoln Riley signaled as much when speaking on the future of the rivalry last year.

“There [have] been a lot of teams that sacrifice rivalry games,” Riley told reporters at Big Ten Media Days last summer.

“As we get into this playoff structure, and if it changes or not, we get into this new conference, we’re going to learn some about this as we go and what the right and best track is to winning a national championship, that’s going to evolve.”

Still, even amid those comments, reps from USC signaled a desire to keep the Notre Dame rivalry, and Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman was adamant on keeping the matchup, too, reflecting the position of his school.

Instead, Notre Dame is poised to finalize a home-and-home series with BYU over the next two seasons that will take the place of USC on its schedule, according to the Yahoo report.

We saw this coming

A recent Sports Illustrated report indicated that USC was hesitant to pledge itself to a long-term agreement with Notre Dame, citing concerns over the future of the College Football Playoff format and the Trojans’ existing schedule and travel demands.

“I want to play USC every year because I think it’s great for college football, that rivalry, USC-Notre Dame,” Marcus Freeman said.

“Before I even got to Notre Dame, everybody watched that game. Everybody remembers moments from that game that just stick out in their mind.”

Another college football tradition bites the dust

Losing a historic rivalry of this pedigree would be another stark reminder of the very strict conditions that schools have to work in in a new environment where playoff selection, and appeasing the College Football Playoff committee, is king.

Known as the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football, USC and Notre Dame have met almost every year since 1926, with World War II and the Covid pandemic being the only exceptions.

Now, to that list of historical anomalies, the very format of modern college football itself could be the decisive factor that puts this great rivalry on the shelf.

(Yahoo)

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Oregon Loses Two More Players to Transfer Portal Amid College Football Playoff Run

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The Oregon Ducks are coming off of a 51-34 win over the James Madison Duke at Autzen Stadium on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

The Ducks now advance to face the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders in the CFP Quarterfinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami, FL. on Jan. 1, but two more members of the Oregon secondary won’t be in attendance.

Oregon defensive back Sione Laulea

Oregon defensive back Sione Laulea runs during practice with the Oregon Ducks Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

Per reports from On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Oregon cornerback Sione Laulea is entering the portal and won’t be with the team for the rest of the CFP. Joining him in the portal will be Oregon safety Kingston Lopa, who will have three years of eligibility left. He also won’t be with the Ducks during what hopes to be a run to the National Championship.

Laulea, who arrived to Eugene before the 2024 season, was the top JUCO cornerback prospect out of San Mateo College headed into his first year at Oregon.

Sione Laulea Chose Oregon for Development

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks off the field after a timeout as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

He told the media before this season that he chose the Ducks because he thought it was the best fit for him from a developmental standpoint.

“I transferred from junior college, and the biggest fit for me was just development, because I feel like I used two years, so with two years left in eligibility, I feel like I had to make the most out of my two years,” he said. “So the place that was going to develop me the most and where I fit most in the scheme, and I felt like this was a place, especially with the coaching staff, with Tosh (Lupoi) being such an aggressive caller, and (Chris Hampton) as a secondary coach.”

“I feel like it’s been great,” he continued. “As you guys know, there’s not a lot of experience in our back end, specifically the corner room, but there’s some dogs either way, whether we touch the field or not. You can see it clearly in practice that everyone’s making plays on the ball, and it’s pretty much neck and neck.”

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However, things never quite worked out for Laulea. He appeared in 10 games with Oregon while posting just 10 total tackles (five solo), three pass breakups and one pick. His only interception as a Duck came in the 38-9 win over No. 20 Illinois last season.

As for Lopa, he arrived to Oregon as a four-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting class out of Grant Union in Sacramento, CA.

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Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Bob Chesney and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning greet one another after the game at Autzen Stadium. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

He received some notable praise from Oregon head coach Dan Lanning during the spring.

“It’s just what he does every day in practice. You know, the part that we get to see, and Kingston to be an unbelievable player for us. You know, he’s had a really good spring so far. But you know, he earned those moments by what he did in practice,” Lanning said.

Lopa appeared in 13 games this season while posting 12 total tackles and one pass breakup.



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Florida wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

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Florida wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He caught three passes for 26 yards in 2025.

Montgomery played high school football at Miami Central (West Palm Beach, FL), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 262 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted algorithm that complies all major recruiting media services.

He had a bunch of different premier programs interested in his services as a recruit. We’ll see who comes calling this time around for the wide receiver.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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Meanwhile, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee passed dates for the one-time-only college football transfer portal back earlier in October. As it stands, the 2025-26 college football transfer portal will last 15 days. It’ll span Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, the NCAA announced.

Moving forward, the entire Division I football notification of transfer windows is slated for Jan 2-16. As has been the previous standard, athletes on College Football Playoff teams still playing would have 5 days beginning the day after their team’s final game to enter the transfer portal.

Additionally, players have 15 days to enter the portal, but they’re not under a deadline to commit when they enter. Traditionally, the deadline for committing is how late a school can enroll a player through admissions.

One caveat is that if a head coach is fired, the transfer portal will not open for players immediately. The NCAA revealed that moving forward, players will only have 15 days to enter the portal after a coaching change, instead of the former allocation of 30 days. Players will also have to wait five days after a new coach is hired or announced. 

Finally, graduate transfers also cannot enter the transfer portal until Jan. 2 with the new one-time-only portal window. All these new guidelines are bound to shake things up, but the transfer portal will still remain as interesting and entertaining as ever.





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Miami WR Malachi Toney Announces Career News Amid College Football Season

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The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies 10-3 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. It was a defensive battle, ultimately decided by a late fourth-quarter score and red-zone interception by Miami.

With the score tied at 3 and 1 minute, 44 seconds left in the game, Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney scored on an 11-yard touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Carson Beck.

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Up next for the Hurricanes is a Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic matchup against the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. It’s an uphill battle, as ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Hurricanes a 29.5% chance of winning.

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Before his heroic performance, though, the wide receiver revealed an exciting Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) update. In a joint Instagram post, Toney revealed a new NIL partnership with Hellstar, a popular clothing brand that has a sports training component.

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“We are so proud to announce our first Hellstar Sports College Athlete NIL signing – Malachi Toney🌟.,” the post caption read. “We had the privilege to coach @malitoney10 while he was apart of our high school 7 on 7 program, so now seeing him shine on the collegiate level we couldn’t be more proud.”



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What Colorado’s Athletic Department Valuation Says About Buffaloes’ Growth

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In the growing landscape of college athletics, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals play a vital role in sports. Some programs are set up better than others based on a program’s valuation. Programs with higher valuations can help some of the top-performing teams stay successful.

CNBC released its valuation rankings for the country’s athletic departments, showing their growth from the 2024 fiscal year. The Colorado Buffaloes are ranked No. 47 in the nation, a rise from No. 55 in 2024.

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Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders on the field against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images | Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Colorado Buffaloes’ Valuation Ranking

Colorado’s 2025 valuation is $574 million, with a year-over-year value change of 22 percent. The program’s 2024 revenue is set at $147 million, with a 16 percent year-over-year revenue change.

A program’s valuation determines its monetary worth, and it is important to look at the growth, which shows that Colorado is trending in the right direction. It is also important to note that the valuation rankings are based on all of the athletics, not just the football program.

Where Colorado Ranks In The Big 12

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Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

When focusing on the Big 12 conference, several of the programs are in the same vicinity with their valuation ranking.

  • No. 39 Kansas: $620M
  • No. 41 Oklahoma State: $600M
  • No. 42 Baylor: $585M
  • No. 46 Iowa State: $575M
  • No. 47 Colorado: $574M
  • No. 49 Texas Tech: $570M
  • No. 50 TCU: $568M
  • No. 55 Arizona: $529M
  • No. 57 BYU: $500M
  • No. 58 West Virginia: $481M
  • No. 60 Utah: $451M
  • No. 62 Kansas State: $435M
  • No. 63 Arizona State: $430M
  • No. 68 Cincinnati: $280M
  • No. 70 UCF: $262M
  • No. 73 Houston: $222M

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While from the top valuation of Kansas to the bottom, which is Houston is a significant difference in the Big 12, the conference teams are still in a similar vicinity overall. With it having to do with all athletics, the programs that have consistently strong teams, such as Kansas’ basketball team, make sense to have a higher valuation.

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Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warmup prior to the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images | Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Looking at the Big 12 as a whole shows that the Colorado Buffaloes are in the top five for their valuation and trending upward. 

Calling Back To Deion Sanders’ Comments On Fairness

While valuation is not the same as revenue, seeing the difference in the conferences does call back to Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ comments on the fairness between programs. The schools in the top five for their valuation are either in the Big Ten or the SEC, and all are in the billions. 

“You talk about equality,” Sanders said during the Big 12 media day. “All you have to do is look at the playoffs and see what those teams spent, and you understand darn near why they’re in the playoffs. It’s kind of hard to compete with somebody who’s giving $25, $30 million to a darn freshman class.”

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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders looks on against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. | Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Although the valuation is on the programs’ overall athletics, Sanders has been outspoken about money when it comes to building the football program. With the Buffaloes facing a mass exodus through the transfer portal, Sanders has highlighted that several players are leaving because of money.

The positive side is that the Buffaloes’ valuation is growing with a 22 percent increase. This shows that the school’s athletics overall are being valued higher, and will help lead to more money poured into the program. With more money, the Buffaloes can put more of an emphasis on NIL as they look to build their roster and compete in the Big 12.

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