Idaho and WSU football camps adjust to new strategies

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  Idaho Vandals football team is adjusting to a new offensive system“Under second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., Idaho has spent the first couple weeks of camp building identity on offense, centered around new offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker’s system and Wood’s ability to command it.”
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  Idaho Vandals football team is under second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr.“Under second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., Idaho has spent the first couple weeks of camp building identity on offense, centered around new offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker’s system and Wood’s ability to command it.”
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  Idaho Vandals football team is under new offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker“Under second-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr., Idaho has spent the first couple weeks of camp building identity on offense, centered around new offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker’s system and Wood’s ability to command it.”
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  Senior quarterback Joshua Wood is showing increased comfort in the offense during fall camp“Throughout camp, senior quarterback Joshua Wood has looked increasingly comfortable in the offense that he’ll be asked to lead this season.”
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  Coach Ford described Joshua Wood as 'phenomenal' in camp“Ford said that Wood has been "phenomenal" throughout fall camp, and pointed to his attention to detail, improved footwork and a growing understanding of what Ford and Shoemaker have envisioned for the offense.”
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  Coach Ford noted Joshua Wood's improved footwork since last season“Ford said that Wood has been ”
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  Coach Ford noted Joshua Wood's improved leadership since last season“"I know that his development since (then) has been incredible," Ford said of Wood. "He's obviously an incredible leader"”
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  Idaho Vandals football team had a 4-8 record last season“After last year’s 4-8 season, he believes Wood had a poor taste in his mouth, feeling he could have done more to help Idaho be more successful.”
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  Washington State Cougars are implementing varied offensive tempos“"We want to be able to dictate it. We don't want to do the same thing ever," Moore said. "We want to have a variety of tempos on offense, and then on defense, we should be prepared for that as well." Watch an up-tempo WSU offense at work and you may see the unit huddle up for a couple of plays, then slam its foot on the gas, racing from play to play with little lag time. Coaches shout guidance such as "show urgency" as skill position players shuffle to their spots, while defensive leaders such as safety Jaylen Thomas and linebacke”
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  Washington State Cougars are under first-year head coach Kirby MooreNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Washington State Cougars are under offensive coordinator Matt MillerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Washington State Cougars are aiming to dictate play speed rather than follow opponentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Kirby Moore previously led Missouri's No. 8 rushing attack in 2025“In 2025, the Tigers boasted the No. 8 rushing attack in the nation.”
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  Kirby Moore emphasized the need for 'a variety of tempos' to contend with modern college footballNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Washington State Cougars' approach includes quick-paced plays“Tempo doesn't mean that the WSU offense is rushing to the line of scrimmage in a hurry-up fashion all the time, or conducting huddles every play at a snail's pace. The reality is a little bit of both approaches at varying speeds in a slew of situations.”
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  Washington State Cougars' approach includes structured huddlesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.