Second Spring Under Ford Concludes with Intrasquad Showcase
The University of Idaho football team wrapped up its spring practice schedule with an intrasquad scrimmage at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. The event marked the conclusion of spring camp under second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr.
The scrimmage featured strong defensive play alongside several explosive offensive sequences, giving coaches and fans a glimpse of the Vandals’ progress during the spring session. The annual event serves as both a competitive evaluation and a public showcase for the program heading into the offseason.
Ford Discusses Spring Progress and Offseason Plans
Coach Ford addressed the team’s development throughout the spring period, emphasizing growth in multiple areas. The head coach highlighted improvements in the program’s overall maturity level as a key focus during the practice sessions.
Execution and fundamental development remained central themes throughout the spring camp. Ford’s program entered its second full offseason cycle with the coaching staff, allowing for continuity in system implementation and player development.
The Vandals now shift their attention to offseason strength and conditioning programs, along with academic commitments during the summer months. Position battles and depth chart considerations will continue to evolve before fall camp begins.
Transfer Addition Strengthens Basketball Roster
In a separate development for Idaho athletics, the Vandals men’s basketball program secured a commitment from transfer Ryan Lafferty. The guard previously played at St. Thomas and graduated from Mt. Spokane High School in Washington state.
Lafferty’s addition provides the basketball program with an experienced player who brings familiarity with the region. His commitment comes as the Vandals continue to build their roster through the transfer portal ahead of the upcoming season.
The basketball team’s recruiting efforts remain active as the program works to fill out its scholarship roster for next year. Head coach and staff continue evaluating transfer options and building relationships with potential additions.
What Comes Next
Idaho football now enters the crucial offseason development period. Players will participate in strength and conditioning programs designed to build physical readiness for the rigors of fall camp and the regular season schedule.
The coaching staff will continue film evaluation from spring practice and the scrimmage, identifying areas for individual and team improvement. Recruitment efforts for the next signing class will intensify during the summer months as coaches hit the road for evaluation periods.
Fall camp is expected to begin in early August, providing approximately three weeks of practice before the season opener. The Vandals will look to build on their spring progress as they prepare for another campaign in the Big Sky Conference.
For the basketball program, roster construction through the transfer portal and traditional recruiting will continue throughout the spring and summer. The addition of Lafferty represents one piece of the puzzle as the Vandals work toward finalizing their scholarship allocation before the start of the academic year.