Idaho State Bengals
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The Idaho State Bengals are the varsity intercollegiate athletic teams representing Idaho State University, located in Pocatello, Idaho. The university sponsors thirteen teams including men and women's basketball, cross country, tennis, and track and field; women's-only golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball; and men's-only football. The Bengals compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) for college football) and are currently a member institution of the Big Sky Conference. The Bengals' in-state athletic rivals are the University of Idaho Vandals (located in Moscow).
Football
| First Season |
|---|
| 1902 |
| Team History |
| Idaho State Bengals (1902-present) |
| Conference |
| Big Sky Conference (1963-present) Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (1950-60) Independent (1902-49, 1961-62) |
| Venue |
| Holt Arena (1970-present) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Programs by season
1970s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | |||
| October 2 | at UNLV | Las Vegas Stadium | |
Men's Basketball
| First Season |
|---|
| 1926-27 |
| Team History |
| Idaho State Bengals (1926-present) |
| Conference |
| Big Sky Conference |
| Venue |
| Holt Arena (1970-present) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Programs by season
1950s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-54 | |||
| March 12, 1954 | vs. USC | Oregon State Coliseum | |
| Big Sky Conference | |
|---|---|
| Full members (all sports) | Eastern Washington Eagles • Idaho Vandals • Idaho State Bengals • Montana Grizzlies • Montana State Bobcats • Northern Arizona Lumberjacks • Northern Colorado Bears • Portland State Vikings • Southern Utah Thunderbirds • Weber State Wildcats |
| Football-only members | Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs • Sacramento State Hornets • UC Davis Aggies |
| Former members | Boise State Broncos • Cal State Northridge Matadors • Gonzaga Bulldogs • Nevada Wolf Pack • North Dakota Fighting Hawks |
| Football Venues | Washington-Grizzly Stadium |
