Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
At a glance
Most appearances since 2011
Utah State5 games · 1-4
Ohio2 games · 2-0
Wyoming2 games · 2-0
Nevada2 games · 1-1
Western Michigan2 games · 0-2
Air Force1 game · 1-0
Akron1 game · 1-0
BYU1 game · 1-0
Every Famous Idaho Potato Bowl result since 2011
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Washington State | 34-21 | Utah State |
| 2024 | Northern Illinois | 28-20 | Fresno State |
| 2023 | Georgia State | 45-22 | Utah State |
| 2022 | Eastern Michigan | 41-27 | San José State |
| 2021 | Wyoming | 52-38 | Kent State |
| 2020 | Nevada | 38-27 | Tulane |
| 2019 | Ohio | 30-21 | Nevada |
| 2018 | BYU | 49-18 | Western Michigan |
| 2017 | Wyoming | 37-14 | Central Michigan |
| 2016 | Idaho | 61-50 | Colorado State |
| 2015 | Akron | 23-21 | Utah State |
| 2014 | Air Force | 38-24 | Western Michigan |
| 2013 | San Diego State | 49-24 | Buffalo |
| 2012 | Utah State | 41-15 | Toledo |
| 2011 | Ohio | 24-23 | Utah State |
American Conference teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Famous Idaho Potato Bowl?
Washington State beat Utah State 34-21 in the 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, played December 22, 2025 at Albertsons Stadium.
How has the American Conference done in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl?
American Conference teams are 0-1 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl since 2011, across 1 game involving a member.
Which team has played in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl the most?
Utah State has played in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl 5 times since 2011, winning 1.