The report says Idaho did the damage almost immediately.
That kind of opening changes everything. One team settles, the other starts chasing shadows. Early-season matches can wobble either way, but when mistakes arrive that quickly, confidence can disappear just as fast.
The update points to a difficult debut night for Washington State coach Chris Citowicki. Reports suggest the home side was hurt by defensive errors, especially on aerial balls and long throws - exactly the sort of situations disciplined teams target when they sense vulnerability.
That is what makes this result, if confirmed as reported, feel more meaningful than a random August surprise. Idaho did not just survive on the road; it appears to have identified where the game could be won and kept pressing there.
Clevenger’s personal backdrop gave the night extra weight. The report says he became a father earlier that day, and he later said, “Acho que elas quiseram ganhar um pouco por mim e vieram para jogar.” That line captures why football stories linger: tactics matter, but so do timing, emotion and togetherness.
The report says Washington State is next due to host South Florida on Saturday, while Idaho is expected to begin its home schedule against Cal State Northridge. The next question is simple: was this just a stunning opener, or the first sign that Idaho has something real to build on?