The Idaho Vandals defeated Southern Utah 31-28 Saturday at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome after Owen Forsman made a 53-yard field goal as time expired.
Idaho began its final possession with 42 seconds remaining and covered 40 yards in six plays before Forsman’s winning kick. The game drew 10,369 people.
Southern Utah quarterback Will Burns rushed 18 times for 187 yards and a touchdown, including a 76-yard scoring run. He completed 17 of 31 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Burns’ touchdown pass went to Mark Bails for a 57-yard score with 42 seconds left, giving Southern Utah a late opportunity before Idaho answered with its final drive.
Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood completed 15 of 25 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran eight times for 48 yards. Damonte Bias carried 11 times for 89 yards, including a 37-yard run.
The victory moved Idaho to 3-5 overall and 3-2 in Big Sky play. Southern Utah fell to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in conference games.