Written by
The PAC12.CO Desk
Conference Newsroom · Independent Pac-12 coverage since 2026
The house desk of PAC12.CO - independent researchers tracking every Pac-12 game, stat and storyline.
Pac-12 Matchups
Colorado State vs Idaho
Who wins Colorado State vs Idaho?
Tap your pick, it saves on this device.
Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado State Rams | 4 | Series level |
 Idaho Vandals | 4 |
Meetings since 1969: 8. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
4-3 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
4-4 Last 8
31-30 Avg score
2 Longest Colorado State win run
Biggest Colorado State win 31-14 in 1976, a 17-point margin.
Biggest Colorado State loss 50-61 in 2016 (postseason), a 11-point margin.
Every Colorado State vs Idaho meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 * | Idaho win | Neutral | 50-61 |
| 2010 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 36-34 |
| 2009 | Idaho win | Moscow | 29-31 |
| 1992 | Idaho win | Fort Collins | 34-37 |
| 1976 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 31-14 |
| 1973 | Colorado State win | Moscow | 33-30 |
| 1971 | Idaho win | Moscow | 0-10 |
| 1969 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 31-21 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Colorado State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1969.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1969 is level at 4-4. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado State and Idaho meet.
How to watch Colorado State vs Idaho
When Colorado State and Idaho are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Colorado State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado State vs Idaho time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Colorado State this season
Follow Colorado State in the title race on the Pac-12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Pac-12 rivalry pages, or browse every Pac-12 matchup.
About the author and reviewer
Fact-checked by
PAC12.CO Coverage Review
Fact & Data Review · Primary-source verification
Every stat and historical claim on data pages is checked against official box scores and the live feed before publication.
Independence: PAC12.CO was not paid by any school, network or sportsbook for this page. Corrections are logged in our editorial policy.
Colorado State vs Idaho: the essentials
Colorado State Rams vs Idaho Vandals is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Sun Belt (Group of 6). The series since 1969 is level at 4-4. Across 8 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado State vs Idaho head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Colorado State Rams team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Idaho against the whole conference, see Idaho vs the Pac-12.
The Pac-12 Report
One conference, in your inbox every Tuesday.
Standings, the title race and one opinion on the Pac-12. No filler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado State and Idaho?
The series since 1969 is level at 4-4. The two programs have met 8 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado State vs Idaho?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Colorado State and Idaho in the same conference?
No. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12. Idaho plays in the Sun Belt (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.