The Vandals were led by second - year head coach Dixie Howell and were members of the Pacific Coast Conference .
The 1948 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1948 college football season .
The Idaho Vandals were led by second - year head coach Dixie Howell and were members of the Pacific Coast Conference .
The 1948 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1948 college football season .