Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Idaho Vandals: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Idaho Vandals defeated Cal Poly Mustangs 34–29 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Cal Poly Mustangs 29, Idaho Vandals 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cal Poly Mustangs	0	12	0	6	29
Idaho Vandals	3	3	18	12	34

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jack Wagner (Idaho) — 325.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +18.41 EPA
• Bo Kelly (Cal Poly) — 252.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +15.83 EPA
• Richie Watts (Cal Poly) — 9.0 yds · +1.30 EPA/play +1.30 EPA

Rushing

• Art Williams (Idaho) — 93.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Deshaun Buchanan (Idaho) — 24.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Zion Hall (Cal Poly) — 18.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

• Giancarlo Woods (Cal Poly) — 8 rec · 75.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Jordan Dwyer (Idaho) — 7 rec · 87.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Logan Booher (Cal Poly) — 7 rec · 56.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Wagner	Idaho	24	75.0%	325	3	+0.77	+18.41
Bo Kelly	Cal Poly	38	81.6%	252	1	+0.42	+15.83
Richie Watts	Cal Poly	1	100.0%	9	0	+1.30	+1.30
incomplete	Idaho	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.74	-1.48
incomplete	Cal Poly	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.77	-6.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cal Poly	Idaho
Plays	73	57
EPA / play	+0.069	+0.257
Total EPA	+5.05	+14.63
Success rate	42.5%	45.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.283	+0.651
Rush EPA / play	-0.397	-0.074
Yards	315	450

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cal Poly	8	50	-1.84	Ended
Q1	Idaho	3	7	-2.22	Punt
Q1	Cal Poly	4	25	+1.81	Punt
Q1	Idaho	10	42	-1.96	Field goal
Q1	Cal Poly	13	75	+5.99	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho	3	-8	-3.10	Punt
Q2	Cal Poly	6	63	+4.31	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho	6	72	+2.38	Field goal
Q2	Cal Poly	6	14	-0.53	Punt
Q2	Idaho	9	83	+6.36	Ended
Q3	Cal Poly	1	6	+0.08	Ended
Q3	Idaho	1	8	+1.95	Pass TD
Q3	Cal Poly	4	-5	-4.70	Punt
Q3	Idaho	5	70	+6.12	Rush TD
Q3	Cal Poly	6	9	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Idaho	3	76	+5.76	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.58 EPA)
2. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Wagner pass intercepted (-5.9 EPA)
3. Q2 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Wagner pass to Tony Harste for 65 yards (3rd & 6) (+5.5 EPA)
4. Q3 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Bo Kelly sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 2) (-4.33 EPA)
5. Q1 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Bo Kelly pass to Giancarlo Woods for 26 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.74 EPA)
6. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Michael Briscoe rushes for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.44 EPA)
7. Q3 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Wagner pass to Mark Hamper for 41 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.41 EPA)
8. Q4 · Idaho Vandals · Jack Wagner pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Idaho Vandals controlled the final (34–29) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jack Wagner (Idaho) — 325.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Idaho at 0.257 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals?

Cal Poly Mustangs 29, Idaho Vandals 34 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals?

Idaho Vandals won with a final score of 29–34.

Where can I find the Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634102.

Who led Cal Poly Mustangs vs Idaho Vandals in passing?

Jack Wagner (Idaho) led passers with 325.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cal Poly Mustangs at Idaho Vandals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.