Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
At a glance
Games on record15since 2011
ACC record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerWashington State34-21 vs Utah State
Biggest margin31 pointsBYU 49-18, 2018
Most appearances since 2011
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 |
ACC 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 ACC done in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl?
No ACC team has played in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl since 2011.
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.