One of the great surprise stories in 2009 college football predictions was the Idaho Vandals as they won the Humanitarian Bowl over Bowling Green 43-42 which sparked a wild celebration on the field after the game as their fans stormed the famed blue turf in Boise. It was the first bowl game in 11 years for Idaho and now the question is whether or not they are ready to become a consistent post season contender in college football betting odds or a flash in the pan and one hit wonder. Idaho is a 100-1 field choice in 2011 BCS odds to win the championship at online sportsbooks.

Idaho finished with a record of 8-5 both straight up and against the spread in college football odds but their weaknesses were still apparent as they were blown out by Western Athletic Conference top contenders Nevada 45-70 and Boise State 25-63. But there were also impressive wins against San Diego State, Northern Illinois, Colorado State, and Hawaii. The fast 6-1 start to the season was a big benefit as the Vandals faded some down the stretch. Idaho returns just 4 starters in 2010 college football predictions but plenty of lettermen on offense and a highly experienced defense with 10 starters back.

Senior quarterback Nathan Enderle, who passed for 2,906 yards and a 22/9 TD/INT ratio, returns to lead an offense that scored 33 points per game in college football predictions, a 13 point leap from the previous season. First Team All WAC safety Shiloh Keo is back for his senior season after leading the team in tackles last year with 113 and picking off 3 passes. Idaho has a brutal non conference road game at Nebraska and back to back home games against WAC favorites Nevada and Boise State to start November.