One of our favorite times of the year is officially upon us: football season. That’s right, it’s officially time for colder nights, good friends, and incredible memories surrounding all things Boise State football. So, in preparation for the first home game on Saturday, September 21 keep reading for 5 ½ things about our unique stadium and team!
1) A tradition of success
Boise State is one of the winningest teams in college football history. With a current win percentage of just over .727, we have a reputation across the nation for our achievements on the field. That win percentage is even higher at home games. Go Broncos!
2) Tee dog, Blitz
If you’ve been to a Boise State game you’ve probably seen our tee dog, Blitz, who retrieves the tee after a Broncos kickoff. You’ve probably also heard the, “He’s a good boy!” chant. What you may not know is that Blitz is actually the son of Cowboy Kohl who was also the tee dog for the Broncos. We are lucky to have Blitz in the Bronco Nation family!
3) New renovations
The famous Albertsons Stadium is getting an upgrade. “The North End Zone Project” is underway which includes the construction of logo-style seating, new fencing with grand entrances on the northeast and northwest sides, field-level suites, additional restrooms and a dining hall for student athletes and coaches. We’re anticipating its completion in the 2026 season. Check out the Albertsons Stadium facts, stats and history.
4) A packed house
The Boise State home game that drew the most fans ever was against Fresno State in October 2022 when 37,663 people packed into Albertsons Stadium. Who knows, maybe we can break that record this year during Homecoming and Parents Weekend where we’ll have another home game versus Utah State.
5) The Blue™
In case you haven’t realized by now, we have a blue football field. Pretty cool, right? We were the first ever college field to be any color other than green. Our eye-catching, one-of-a-kind landmark has been a symbol of Boise State, the city of Boise, and Idaho itself since 1986.
5 1/2) The “Boise State” rule
Fun fact, the NFL has banned any professional football team from installing any other color field aside from green. It’s officially known in the NFL as the “Boise State Rule”!
