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Idaho Dynasty - Week 8

Posted on September 15, 2019 at 12:33 PM.

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Lloyd Hightower returns his first of two interceptions for touchdowns on Saturday.

Vandals Hold On Again
Idaho beats Arkansas State in Overtime, 49-42
October 13, 2018 8:01pm

Jonesboro, AR -- These were two teams with losing records and it was as evenly matched as advertised.

Both Idaho and Arkansas State came out swinging, but it was the Red Wolf offense that was more aggressive. Each time Idaho scored, Arkansas State answered right back. And it was truly a battle of the running backs. Junior running back Dylan Thigpen had 230 yards for the Vandals and sophomore running back Marcel Murray had 173 for the Red Wolves. The lucky charm in the Vandals day was senior cornerback Lloyd Hightower who, after both times Idaho needed to punt the ball away, returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

"They played as tough as anyone we've faced", said Vandals head coach Buddy Lee. "If it weren't for Lloyd tonight, we definitely would've lost."

Hightower has three interceptions on the season and is leading Idaho in turnovers.

"We were in a Cover 2 and had the flats covered", said Hightower. "I love seeing them try to go to the flats when I'm there."

The Vandals were ahead by 7 at the end the fourth quarter, but Arkansas wasn't going to let that be the end of the game. Bonner drove the Wolves down the field with less than a minute left and he eventually ran it in for the TD. Idaho got the ball first in Overtime. Again, riding on the back of Thigpen, Idaho went to the ground every play until he scored. Arkansas State tried to throw it into the end zone on fourth down, but Hightower was there again to knock the ball down, securing the Vandals victory.

Idaho (3-4) plays Ole Miss next week. Another big challenge in a brutal schedule for the Vandals.