Overview

• The alternate will debut at Boise State’s next home game against Appalachian State on Sept. 27 at Albertsons Stadium.
• Design elements include a galloping Bronco on the right, the Idaho State Capitol with the foothills on the left, and Albertsons Stadium above the Boise River on the back.
• The white helmet features Boise State’s orange accents, an orange Bronco eye, orange end zones, and a front bumper reading “208,” referencing Idaho’s area code and the Capitol dome height.
• The team promoted the hand-painted concept in a Sept. 9 tweet showcasing Boise, “The Blue,” and the state of Idaho.
• Uni Watch identifies the creator as Nebraska-based Armando Villarreal, a noted helmet artist whose recent projects include custom designs for Illinois, BYU, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee, UCF, and Utah.