2025 Idaho State Bengals football team

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2025 Idaho State Bengals football
Idaho State Bengals spirit mark.svg
Conference Big Sky Conference
Record2–3 (1–0 Big Sky)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBuddy Blevins (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Run and shoot
Defensive coordinatorGrant Duff (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadium ICCU Dome
Seasons
←  2024
2026 →
2025 Big Sky Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 5 Montana  1 –0   4 –0  
No. 15 Northern Arizona  1 –0   4 –1  
No. 9 UC Davis  1 –0   3 –1  
Cal Poly  1 –0   3 –2  
No. 4 Montana State  1 –0   3 –2  
Idaho State  1 –0   2 –3  
No. 8 Idaho  0 –1   2 –3  
Northern Colorado  0 –1   2 –3  
No. 21 Sacramento State  0 –1   2 –3  
Weber State  0 –1   2 –3  
Eastern Washington  0 –1   1 –4  
Portland State  0 –1   0 –5  
As of September 28, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Idaho State Bengals football team represents Idaho State University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bengals are led by third-year head coach Cody Hawkins and play at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello, Idaho.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 232:00 p.m.at UNLV *
 MW Network L 31–3825,723
August 306:30 p.m.at Southern Utah *
 ESPN+ L 24–465,137
September 61:00 p.m.at New Mexico *
 Altitude L 22–3217,639
September 204:00 p.m. Lincoln (CA) *
ESPN+W 90–06,203
September 271:00 p.m.at Northern Colorado
ESPN+W 26–185,386
October 46:00 p.m. Montana
  • ICCU Dome
  • Pocatello, ID
ESPN+
October 111:00 p.m.at Montana State
ESPN+
October 254:00 p.m. Northern Arizona Dagger-14-plain.png
  • ICCU Dome
  • Pocatello, ID
ESPN+
November 12:00 p.m.at UC Davis
ESPN+
November 84:00 p.m. Cal Poly
  • ICCU Dome
  • Pocatello, ID
ESPN+
November 154:00 p.m. Weber State
  • ICCU Dome
  • Pocatello, ID
ESPN+
November 222:00 p.m.at Idaho
ESPN+

[1] [2]

Game summaries

at UNLV (FBS)

Idaho State Bengals (0-0) at UNLV Rebels (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals1077731
Rebels (FBS)014101438

at Allegiant Stadium • Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: August 23
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. MDT / 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 25,723
  • Referee: Christian Watson
  • TV announcers (MW Network): Matt Neverett (play-by-play), Caleb Herring (analyst) and Steve Cofield (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 26-yard field goal, 11:14. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:46.
  • IDST – Jordan Cooke 15-yard pass from Michael Shulikov (Trajan Sinatra kick), 5:49. Bengals 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:54.
Second quarter
  • UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 3-yard run (Ramon Villela kick), 10:34. Bengals 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:06.
  • UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 70-yard run (Ramon Villela kick), 7:12. Rebels 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:38.
  • IDST – Dason Brooks 27-yard run (Trajan Sinatra kick), 2:06. Bengals 17–14. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 1:31.
Third quarter
  • UNLV – Jai'Den Thomas 3-yard run (Ramon Villela kick), 11:57. Rebels 21–17. Drive: 9 plays, 93 yards, 2:53.
  • UNLV – Ramon Villela 26-yard field goal, 6:00. Rebels 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:28.
  • IDST – Ian Duarte 64-yard pass from Jordan Cooke (Trajan Sinatra kick), 4:15. Tied 24–24. Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 1:38.
Fourth quarter
  • IDST – Dason Brooks 2-yard run (Trajan Sinatra kick), 13:40. Bengals 31–24. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:42.
  • UNLV – Daejon Reynolds 9-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea (Ramon Villela kick), 11:26. Tied 31–31. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:14.
  • UNLV – Alex Orji 11-yard run (Ramon Villela kick), 8:51. Rebels 38–31. Drive: 4 plays, 20 yards, 1:44.
StatisticsIDSTUNLV
First downs3025
Total yards555532
Rushing yards160300
Passing yards395232
Passing: Comp–Att–Int31–52–418–24–0
Time of possession28:4530:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassingJordan Cooke30/50, 380 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingDason Brooks18 rushes, 132 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingIan Duarte6 receptions, 105 yards, TD
UNLVPassing Anthony Colandrea 15/21, 195 yards, TD
Rushing Jai'Den Thomas 10 rushes, 147 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingJaden Bradley6 receptions, 131 yards

at Southern Utah

Idaho State Bengals (0-1) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals0147324
Thunderbirds151014746

at Eccles Coliseum • Cedar City, Utah

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 5,137
  • Referee: Zachary Erdman
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter
  • SUU – Gabe Nunez 22-yard pass from Bronson Barron (Bronson Barron–Gabe Nunez pass), 10:32. Thunderbirds 8–0. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:26.
  • SUU – Mark Bails 13-yard pass from Bronson Barron (Jayden Rogers kick), 3:06. Thunderbirds 15–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:02.
Second Quarter
  • SUU – Joshua Dye 32-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 13:19. Thunderbirds 22–0. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:27.
  • IDST – Damien Morgan 19-yard pass from Jordan Cooke (Trajan Sinatra kick), 10:35. Thunderbirds 22–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:44.
  • IDST – Mason Young 15-yard fumble return (Trajan Sinatra kick), 10:20. Thunderbirds 22–14.
  • SUU – Jayden Rogers 20-yard field goal, 4:45. Thunderbirds 25–14. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:35.
Third Quarter
  • SUU – Niko Alailefaleula 4-yard pass from Bronson Barron (Jayden Rogers kick), 9:45. Thunderbirds 32–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:15.
  • SUU – Will Burns 72-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 7:01. Thunderbirds 39–14. Drive: 4 plays, 91 yards, 2:13.
  • IDST – Brett Spencer 1-yard run (Trajan Sinatra kick), 2:59. Thunderbirds 39–21. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:02.
Fourth Quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 40-yard field goal, 14:45. Thunderbirds 39–24. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 1:48.
  • SUU – Joshua Dye 19-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 4:04. Thunderbirds 46–24. Drive: 11 plays, 98 yards, 6:14.
StatisticsIDSTSUU
First downs1928
Total yards361563
Rushing yards23323
Passing yards338240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–50–119–25–0
Time of possession22:4737:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassingJordan Cooke23/45, 334 yards, TD, INT
RushingTytan Mason3 rushes, 15 yards
ReceivingMichael Shulikov7 receptions, 115 yards
Southern UtahPassingBronson Barron19/25, 240 yards, 3 TD
RushingJoshua Dye28 rushes, 180 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingShane Carr6 receptions, 77 yards

at New Mexico (FBS)

Idaho State Bengals (0–2) at New Mexico Lobos (FBS) (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals0106622
Lobos (FBS)7731532

at University Stadium • Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 17,639
  • Referee: Gary Reed
  • TV announcers (Altitude): Robert Portnoy (play-by-play) and DonTrell Moore (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • UNM – Jack Layne 7-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 0:21. Lobos 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 98 yards, 5:04.
Second quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 27-yard field goal, 8:56. Lobos 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 6:21.
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 61-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 7:34. Lobos 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:22.
  • IDST – Michael Shulikov 30-yard pass from Davis Harsin (Trajan Sinatra kick), 1:03. Lobos 14–10. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:29.
Third quarter
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 56-yard field goal, 10:30. Lobos 14–13. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:17.
  • IDST – Trajan Sinatra 33-yard field goal, 5:25. Bengals 16–14. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:23.
  • UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 21-yard field goal, 0:13. Lobos 17–16. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 5:04.
Fourth quarter
  • IDST – Tytan Mason 3-yard run (pass failed), 10:40. Bengals 22–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:33.
  • UNM – Damon Bankston 1-yard run (Jack Layne–Dorian Thomas pass), 7:17. Lobos 25–22. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:16.
  • UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 1:48. Lobos 32–22. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 3:40.
StatisticsIDSTUNM
First downs2120
Total yards386371
Rushes–yards31–12140–216
Passing yards265155
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–39–113–21–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:3129:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassingDavis Harsin17/26, 181 yards, TD, INT
RushingDavis Harsin11 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingMichael Shulikov4 receptions, 74 yards, TD
New MexicoPassingJack Layne13/21, 155 yards
RushingScottre Humphrey18 carries, 141 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDorian Thomas5 receptions, 56 yards

Lincoln (CA)

Lincoln Oaklanders (0-3) at Idaho State Bengals (0-3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Oaklanders00000
Bengals274214790

at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, Idaho

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 6,203
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsLCLNIDST
First downs1325
Total yards214521
Rushing yards6281
Passing yards208240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–34–215–20–0
Time of possession36:1323:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Lincoln (CA)PassingRob Brazziel14/23, 158 yards, 2 INT
RushingJaylin McCray7 rushes, 11 yards
ReceivingTrey Dimmings2 receptions, 50 yards
Idaho StatePassingDavis Harsin10/13, 195 yards, 6 TD
RushingDason Brooks6 rushes, 83 yards, TD
ReceivingRaiden Brown3 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TD

at Northern Colorado

Idaho State Bengals (1-3) vs. Northern Colorado Bears (2-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals10133026
Bears078318

at Nottingham Field • Greeley, CO

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsIDSTUNCO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Northern ColoradoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Montana

Montana Grizzlies (4-0) vs. Idaho State Bengals (2-3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Grizzlies----0
Bengals----0

at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID

  • Date: October 4
StatisticsMONTIDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MontanaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Montana State

Idaho State Bengals (0-0) vs. Montana State Bobcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals----0
Bobcats----0

at Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT

  • Date: October 11
StatisticsIDSTMTST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Montana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0-0) vs. Idaho State Bengals (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lumberjacks----0
Bengals----0

at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID

  • Date: October 25
StatisticsNAUIDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern ArizonaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at UC Davis

Idaho State Bengals (0-0) vs. UC Davis Aggies (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals----0
Aggies----0

at UC Davis Health Stadium • Davis, CA

  • Date: November 1
StatisticsIDSTUCD
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
UC DavisPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Cal Poly

Cal Poly Mustangs (0-0) vs. Idaho State Bengals (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mustangs----0
Bengals----0

at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID

  • Date: November 8
StatisticsCPIDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Cal PolyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Weber State

Weber State Wildcats (0-0) vs. Idaho State Bengals (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats----0
Bengals----0

at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID

  • Date: November 15
StatisticsWEBIDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Weber StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Idaho

Idaho State Bengals (0-0) vs. Idaho Vandals (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals----0
Vandals----0

at Kibbie Dome • Moscow, ID

  • Date: November 21
StatisticsIDSTIDHO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IdahoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Roster

2025 Idaho State Bengals football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0Damien Morgan Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 1Jordan Cooke Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 2Brett SpencerSo
WR 4Jonah Burton Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 5Robert Freeman IV Redshirt.svg  Jr
RB 6Carson Sudbury Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 7Javoni Gardere Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 8Jackson Sharman Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 9Tsion Nunnally Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 10Logan Gonzalez Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 11Ian Duarte Redshirt.svg  So
WR 12Domonick RuizFr
WR 13Raiden Brown Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 14Michael ShulikovSr
QB 15Wyatt HortonFr
QB 16Davis Harsin Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 17Josh BallSo
RB 20Tytan MasonFr
WR 21Jacob MartinFr
WR 22Aidan Garcia Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 23Robbie MascheroniSo
RB 24Zack HomanFr
RB 25Jackson Riddle Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 28Dason Brooks Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 29Aiden BrownFr
RB 30Hunter Roddy Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 50Alex RamirezSr
OL 51Stryker Rashid Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 53Messiyah MoyeSr
OL 54Jorgen Miller Redshirt.svg  So
OL 55Gunnar Clark Redshirt.svg  So
OL 57Exander Miller Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 58Lukas JacksonFr
WR 59Elijah BeamonFr
OL 60Wyatt OrtonFr
OL 61Zachary ShiromaSr
OL 62William Davis Redshirt.svg  So
OL 63Logan ShearingFr
OL 65Jaxsen TuiaSo
OL 66Justin Frost Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 67Broox McGivenSo
OL 70Trevor HammondFr
OL 71Messiah Johnson Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 72David GreenFr
OL 75Jake HellmannSr
OL 76Jaedon Garcia Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 77Osiel MorenoJr
OL 79Rex SalasFr
WR 80Julian Mason Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 81Braden AlbrechtSo
WR 82Tommy Poe Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 83Gared WoodFr
WR 84Taylor FreemanSo
WR 85Simeon BrownFr
WR 88Kai WheelerFr
WR 89Adam Watts Redshirt.svg  Fr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0Camron WillisSr
CB 1Gabe Tahir Redshirt.svg  So
CB 2Adonijah Richards Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 3Janari BooneJr
CB 4Jackson DanielsSo
LB 5Jayden Bell Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 6Troy WilkeyJr
LB 7Nathan ReynoldsJr
LB 8Teilor TuiotiSr
LB 9Devin Rodriguez Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 10Maka Tu'akoiSr
LB 11Junior DamuniSr
DB 12Davion RossGS
S 13Dekker Hagler Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 14Leka Tu'akoiSo
CB 15Noa Calaycay Redshirt.svg  So
LB 16Amari MazekeSo
S 17Makeo SneddonSo
LB 18Jackson IrwinJr
CB 20Jaylon BrownSr
S 21Rylan Leathers Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 22Mason YoungSr
CB 23Tre ShortyFr
S 24Isaiah CookFr
CB 26Sanborne Melson Redshirt.svg  So
CB 27Jaylin WilsonFr
LB 28Trey JacobsenFr
CB 29Elfred SegbeJr
CB 30Mike Lindsay Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 31Bryce McCrayFr
LB 32Ty BeadleFr
LB 34Porter LeeFr
S 35Jonathan WattsSo
DE 37Luke Berry Redshirt.svg  So
S 40Parker GrahamFr
DL 42Easton CookJr
S 43Elijah AndersonFr
LB 44Jacob PerezSo
LB 46Ryder HoltFr
DE 52Po MamaFr
DL 56Kanigh Snyder Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 57Frank KissickSo
DL 59Brady PhillipsSo
DL 90Beau Jaques Redshirt.svg  So
DL 92Zion To'oto'o Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 93Jagger Childs Redshirt.svg  So
DL 94Malik Richardson Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 95Cade ClydeFr
DL 96Bronson ChildsJr
DL 97Collin Lewis Redshirt.svg  So
DL 98Jake EastSo
DL 99Grant HesslerSr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 26Mason Lindberg Redshirt.svg  Fr
K 31Matthew SebadeSr
P, K 34Gabe Russo Redshirt.svg  So
K 36Trajan SinatraSo
LS 39Jason SwiggerSo
LS 45Ryan Carter Redshirt.svg  So
LS 47Maverick Harrington Redshirt.svg  So
P 48Jinhyun KangJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Buddy Blevins – Co-offensive coordinator/inside receivers
  • Grant Duff – Defensive coordinator
  • Scott Thiessen – Special teams coordinator/nickels
  • Jacob Thomas – Running backs/run game coordinator
  • Keith Price – Outside wide receivers/pass game coordinator
  • John Hughes – Offensive line
  • Devin Holiday – Cornerbacks
  • Bobby Jay – Safeties/defensive pass game coordinator
  • Ricky Ali'ifua – Defensive line
  • Tipa Galeai – Assistant defensive line
  • Samson Anguay – Assistant wide receivers/recruiting coordinator
  • Jeff Pitman – Assistant head coach/director of football strength & conditioning & culture
  • Dan Hawkins – Director of player & staff development
  • Mason Randall – Assistant quarterbacks
  • Kamden Garrett – Assistant cornerbacks
  • Anthony Morales – Assistant offensive line
  • Jarrett Meeker – Director of football operations
  • Dustin Enslinger – Head athletic trainer
  • Ryan Barker – Director of equipment operations
  • Jonathan LeGrand – Strength assistant
  • Kenton Bartlett – Graduate assistant - strength & conditioning
  • Zeke Noa – Graduate assistant - strength & conditioning
  • Blake Moore – Director of video
  • Scott Atkinson – Special teams graduate assistant
  • Dylan Reynolds – Special teams student assistant
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 24, 2025

References

  1. ↑ Kelley, Kevin (January 15, 2025). "Idaho State releases 2025 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  2. ↑ Hines, Kalama (April 9, 2025). "Bengal football scheduled unveiled, including Sept. 20 home opener". East Idaho News. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
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