Idaho State and Weber State are only a couple hours away from each other meaning you’ll find lots Wildcats fans making the trip to Pocatello when these two meet. There is also always a lot on the line when these two Big Sky rivals meet, so don’t miss it when Weber State comes to town.
Montana may have dominated the rivalry in recent years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of bragging rights on the line when these two meet. Bengals fans hate losing to the Grizzlies making every matchup between Idaho State and Montana a must-see event.
Idaho State Bengals Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
Tailgating is a re-emerging part of Idaho State football games making it the perfect time for you to get involved. You won’t find the wildest tailgate atmosphere here in Pocatello, but that doesn’t’ mean you won’t have a good time tailgating with the diehard fans who line the parking lots on game days.
If you are tailgating before a Bengals game, make sure to check out BengalFest. BengalFest features all kinds of fun activities and entertainment options. You might even have the opportunity to see the Utah Jazz cheerleaders or Olympic gold medalists here before the game.
Get to the game early and enjoy everything tailgating at ISU has to offer.
Located in the Holt Arena East Parking Lot, BengalFest is one of the best places to hang out before the game. BengalFest features food, drinks, and a variety of entertainment options. If you’re looking for something to do before the game, then stop by BengalFest.
When attending the homecoming football game, make sure to stop by the homecoming parade before the game. The parade is a fantastic way to show off your ISU pride, so don’t miss it during your trip to Pocatello.
Holt Arena Parking LotIf you want to tailgate before the game, then get to Holt Arena early and set up the grill, tent, table, and chairs. Tailgating is a growing part of Idaho State football games and a fun way to get into the game day spirit.
Idaho State Bengals Stadium Guide
In Game
Even when the stadium doesn’t sell out, Holt Arena is extremely loud. The acoustics inside Holt Arena give the Bengals an incredible home field advantage and help create an excellent in-game atmosphere even when the crowd is sparse.
While the stands may be a bit empty, the fans who you find in attendance are as diehard as they come. If you want to learn more about the Bengals or the history of ISU football, just strike up a conversation with the people around you as they’ll be happy to talk ball.
Finally, enjoy the band and spirit groups’ performances at the game. There is a lot of pageantry on display at Bengals games giving them a uniquely collegiate feel.
A Bengals game is a fun time for die-hard Big Sky football fans, so plan your trip to Pocatello today.
Take a look at the list of championships won by the Bengals over the years hanging on the wall. It’s a great way to remember all your favorite Bengals athletics moments, so give a glance during your trip to Holt Arena.
Enjoy the performance of the Bengals Marching Band during the game. The Bengals Marching Band puts on a superb pregame and halftime show and is one of the best parts of any ISU football game.
Growl, Bengals, growl
Fight, Bengals, fight
Gnash your teeth and
Bare your claws and
Drive with all your might
Fight, Fight, Fight
Roar, Bengals, roar
You decide our fate
Bring the vict’ry home to us, You
Bengals of Idaho State
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
Glorious is thy name
Ever more thy sons and daughters
Carry on thy fame
May thy students e’er be loyal
To thy mem-ry true
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
Hail to ISU
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