The 2002 Idaho Vandals football team represented the

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during the

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. Idaho was a football-only member of the

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, and played their home games in the

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, an indoor facility on campus in

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. The Vandals' head coach was alumnus

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, in his third season, and Idaho was overall, in conference.

Schedule

Roster

References

External links

''Gem of the Mountains:'' 2003 University of Idaho yearbook
– 2002 football season

– student newspaper – 2002 editions {{Idaho Vandals football navbox

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Idaho Vandals football seasons

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