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Ford, Azzopardi, and Brown to Represent the Vandals at the 2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff

Related Topics: Big Sky Conference, Sam H. Brown

MOSCOW, Idaho—The 2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend has been announced and is scheduled for July 19-21 at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington. Representing Idaho at this year's kickoff will be first-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., offensive lineman Nate Azzopardi, and defensive lineman Sam Brown.

This event marks the official launch of the conference football season and brings together, coaches, student-athletes, media, and fans for a weekend of festivities. Coach Ford, entering his inaugural season at the helm, looks forward to setting the tone for the upcoming year and engaging with the broader Big Sky community.