The Idaho football teams (later known as the Idaho Vandals) represented the University of Idaho in American football during the program's first decade from 1893 to 1899. Highlights include the following: In 1893, Idaho began its intercollegiate football program, and played to a tie against the Spokane Athletic Club. In 1899, Idaho won its first intercollegiate game with a 5–0 victory over . The victory broke a seven-game losing streak dating back to 1894.
1893
The 1893 Idaho football team represented the University of Idaho during the 1893 college football season. In what was the first season of football at the school, Idaho finished with a record of 0–0–1. In what was their first game, Idaho traveled to Spokane and tied the Spokane Athletic Club in the first game played by the school.
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1894
The 1894 Idaho football team represented the University of Idaho during the 1894 college football season. In their first season under head coach G. E. Higgins, Idaho had an overall record of 0–2. Their game against Washington Agricultural (now Washington State University) was the first all-time game played by the Pullman school.
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1895
The 1895 Idaho football team represented the University of Idaho during the 1895 college football season. In their second season under head coach G. E. Higgins, Idaho had an overall record of 0–1.
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1896
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1897
The 1897 Idaho football team represented the University of Idaho during the 1897 college football season. In their third season under head coach G. E. Higgins, Idaho had an overall record of 0–1. This marked the return of Idaho football after their only game scheduled in 1896 against Washington Agricultural was canceled.
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1898
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1899
The 1899 Idaho football team represented the University of Idaho during the 1899 college football season. In their first season under head coach Newton M. S. Morse, Idaho had an overall record of 1–3. This marked the return of Idaho football after not playing during the 1898 season. Their 5–0 victory over in the final game of the season was the first win in school history.
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External link The University Argonaut – student newspaper – 1899 editions
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