BOISE, Idaho — Boise State football – is so back. The 2025 season kicked off last week, but Friday's home opener brought thousands of excited Boise State fans. Faithful BSU fans cheered the team to a 51-14 win.
“They got to bounce back after last week,” said Gary, a Boise State Alumni before the game.
For tailgaters, the beginning of a new season is a chance to reconnect with the Boise State community.
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“And then we set the tables up and get the food going and invite everybody in,” said Sheli, a Boise State fan.
“My Alma Mater means a lot to me,” said Jakob Bradfield, the owner of Horseshoe Spirits.
Horseshoe Spirits is a new collection of liquors that fans can buy from southwest Idaho stores starting Friday, and 50% of the profit will go to the Horseshoe Collective NIL fund for BSU student athletes.
“BSU jumped right in, and the [Horseshoe] Collective jumped right in, and they’ve helped us develop these – these are custom recipes. We have bourbon, rum, gin and vodka. No one’s done it before but that doesn't mean it’s not doable,” said Bradfield.
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Before the game, dedicated Bronco fans brought out all the stops when it comes to tailgating.
“I think 15 years we’ve been doing this with Shooter. We started out with a smaller format, and we felt compelled to up our game,” said James, a Boise State fan.
“Maddog is going to get it done,” said Dave, a Boise State fan.
“They’re going to have a chip on their shoulder from last week, so they’re going to do well tonight,” said Michelle, a Boise State fan.
Fans had hotdogs, drinks and score predictions, “I’ll say Boise State, 31-10,” said Gary.
