Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Scheduled for December 22
BOISE, Idaho – The 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will be played Monday, Dec. 22, at noon MT/2 p.m. ET at Boise State University’s Albertsons Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.
The nation’s northern-most bowl game traditionally features a Mountain West (MW) vs. Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup.
“We couldn’t be more excited to host the 29th edition of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl,” said Danielle Brazil, Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Executive Director. “Every event surrounding bowl week, including the game itself, serves as the state of Idaho’s celebration of college football, live on ESPN.”
Tickets for the 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will go on sale later this summer through famousidahopotatobowl.com or the Boise State Athletics Ticket Office. Reservations for premium ticket packages are currently available, which include prime ticket locations, hospitality benefits in tent village and corporate exposure. For more package information contact the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl office at (208) 424-1011.
In the 2024 edition of the game, NIU defeated Fresno State 28-20 in double overtime with the game-winning score coming on a 25-yard double pass. It was the second time in the history of the bowl that overtime was needed to decide a winner.
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is one of 17 bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN.
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