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Idaho Football Hires Ian Shoemaker to Boost Offense

12/18/2025

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University of Idaho head football coach Thomas Ford Jr. hired Ian Shoemaker as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Shoemaker has nearly 30 years of coaching experience and previously served at Grand Valley State, where offenses ranked in the top 25 nationally for total and scoring offense.
Shoemaker aims to improve after a 4-8 season and will work to retain quarterback Joshua Wood as he replaces Matt Linehan.

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Story summary

University of Idaho head football coach Thomas Ford Jr. hired Ian Shoemaker as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Shoemaker has nearly 30 years of coaching experience and previously served at Grand Valley State, where offenses ranked in the top 25 nationally for total and scoring offense.
Shoemaker aims to improve after a 4-8 season and will work to retain quarterback Joshua Wood as he replaces Matt Linehan.