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Idaho-Boise State
See both programs’ full 91-year Zeitgeist History, side by side →2 players crossed straight to the rival since 2021 — the turncoat ledger →
Boise State leads the all-time series 16–3. They've met 19 times since 1971. Boise State has won the last 12.
Stature & the series, 1971–2010
Both programs’ standing over time in their colors, with every meeting beneath — read down to see who was bigger and who won.
all-time
16–3
Boise State leads
streak
12
Boise State in a row
longest run
12
Boise State
biggest win
58
Boise State, 2004
first met
1971
19 meetings
The coaching duels
Dirk Koetter vs Chris Tormey1–1
Dan Hawkins vs Nick Holt2–0
The draft ledger
Every NFL Draft pick either program has produced since the modern era began, decade by decade.
draft picks
58–25
Boise State leads
1st-rounders
6–2
since
1967
first CFBD-carried draft class
1960s0–2
1970s4–3
1980s6–4
1990s2–4
2000s12–6
2010s23–6
2020s11–0
Best picks, either side
2008Ryan Clady Offensive TackleRd 1, pick 12#12 overall
1967Ray McDonald Running BackRd 1, pick 13#13 overall
2010Mike Iupati Offensive GuardRd 1, pick 17#17 overall
2012Shea McClellin Outside LinebackerRd 1, pick 19#19 overall
2010Kyle Wilson CornerbackRd 1, pick 29#29 overall
1986Markus Koch Defensive EndRd 2, pick 3#30 overall
Recent meetings
2010Boise State52–14
2009Boise State63–25
2008Boise State45–10
2007Boise State58–14
2006Boise State42–26
2005Boise State70–35
2004Boise State65–7
2003Boise State24–10
2002Boise State38–21
2001Boise State45–13
2000Boise State66–24
1999Boise State45–14
1998Idaho36–35
1997Boise State30–23