Gem State Gridiron
From the blue turf of Albertsons Stadium to Friday nights under the lights across the Gem State — Idaho football is a way of life.
Idaho Programs
The crown jewel of Idaho football. The blue turf at Albertsons Stadium is one of college football's most iconic settings. Perennial Mountain West contenders and frequent New Year's Six bowl participants.
The University of Idaho's proud program playing out of the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. FCS competition with a passionate fanbase and a football history stretching back to 1893.
Pocatello's FCS program competing in the Big Sky Conference. Holt Arena in Pocatello is one of the nation's few indoor college football stadiums — a unique home field advantage.
The IHSAA oversees 5A through 1A classifications across the state. Friday night football under the mountain skies is where Idaho's football culture was built.
Idaho has produced NFL talent at every level — from Boise State's Kellen Moore to defensive standouts who made their names on Idaho's college fields before reaching the pros.
From the University of Idaho's first game in 1893 to the Fiesta Bowl miracle — Idaho football history is deeper than most fans realize. Explore the Gem State's gridiron story.
2025 Season
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| SEP 6 | vs. Portland State Albertsons Stadium | W 45–7 |
| SEP 13 | at Oregon Autzen Stadium | L 31–38 |
| SEP 20 | vs. Hawaii Albertsons Stadium | W 38–14 |
| OCT 4 | vs. Wyoming Mountain West | W 28–17 |
| OCT 11 | at Utah State Mountain West | W 24–21 |
| OCT 25 | vs. Fresno State Mountain West | 7:00 PM |
| NOV 1 | at UNLV Mountain West | TBD |
| NOV 29 | vs. Idaho Battle of the Potato | TBD |
Albertsons Stadium's iconic blue artificial turf has been home to some of college football's most memorable upsets and moments since 1986. It's not just a field — it's a home field advantage unlike any other in the sport.
Full Schedule →Three college programs, 200+ high school teams, and a state that punches well above its weight on the national stage. Idaho football doesn't just survive — it thrives.
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Idaho's largest high school programs — Boise, Centennial, Eagle, Mountain View. Friday night's biggest stages.
Twin Falls, Nampa, Coeur d'Alene — competitive mid-size programs across southern and northern Idaho.
Small city programs with big traditions. Jerome, Kimberly, Marsh Valley — often the fiercest rivalries in the state.
Rural Idaho football at its purest. 8-man football, tiny towns, enormous community pride. The heart of Idaho gridiron culture.