Broncos Alternate Logo
Boise State Broncos fans have long been passionate about their team and its iconic blue turf. But, the Boise State logo has changed over the years as well. From a simple B to an elaborate Bronco head, there’s no doubt that the school’s mascot is one of college football's most recognizable symbols.
The first official Bronco logo was introduced in 1936 when Boise Junior College (BJC) became Idaho's third public college and adopted "Broncos" as its name and mascot. The original design featured a bold capital letter “B” outlined in orange with two small horse heads on either side of it – symbolizing strength, power, speed, and agility – all qualities associated with broncos! This classic look would remain unchanged until 1976 when a more modernized version was created by artist Bill Ritchie for use at both BJC & later Boise State University (BSU).
In 1985 another update was made to incorporate more detail into the existing design which included details such as eyes & nostrils on each side of the “B". However this look only lasted five years before being replaced by what many consider today to be one of college sports' most iconic logos - The Bronco Head Logo! It features an aggressive-looking bronc busting out from behind an outline shaped like Idaho state surrounded by stars representing each county within it; plus additional detailing including reins around his neck & horns atop his head for added effect!
This new take on traditional western imagery proved so popular that it remains virtually unchanged since 1990 even after becoming part of NCAA Division I-A athletics in 1996 following BSU's move up from Division II status earlier that same year. In fact, this very same logo can still be seen proudly displayed throughout Albertsons Stadium during home games or worn proudly across town while cheering your favorite team onto victory every Saturday afternoon during fall season playtime here at beautiful downtown Boise City USA!
2013 - Present
A bronco’s head in white with blue highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the right.
2013 - Present
A bronco’s head in blue with grey highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the right.
2012 - 2013
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in white.
2012 - 2013
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in orange.
2002 - 2012
A bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the right.
2002 - 2012
A right-facing bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights.
2002 - 2012
A right-facing bronco’s head in orange with blue highlights.
2002 - 2012
An orange with blue highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A bronco’s head in orange with blue highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the right.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A left-facing bronco’s head in orange with blue highlights.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A bronco’s head in orange with blue highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the left.
2002 - 2012
An orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim and “BRONCOS” in orange.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in orange.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim and “BRONCOS” in orange.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in orange.
2002 - 2012
An orange with blue highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
An orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the right.
2002 - 2012
A bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights, shaped like a circle facing to the left.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white and “BRONCOS” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A right-facing bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights.
2002 - 2012
An orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head next to a wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange and “BRONCOS” in white.
2002 - 2012
A left-facing bronco’s head in blue with orange highlights.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim.
2002 - 2012
Orange with blue highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in blue with white trim.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the left-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in white.
2002 - 2012
A blue with orange highlights the right-facing Bronco’s head with the wordmark “BOISE STATE” in orange with white trim.
1990 - 2002
A blue and orange bronco’s head with wordmarks “BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY” in blue and “WOMEN’S ATHLETICS” in white on a blue background.
1987 - 2002
A side-view of an orange horse.
1983 - 2002
The initials “bsu” with the letter “b” and “u” in blue and the letter “s” in orange.
1983 - 2002
A white and blue bronco in front of orange with blue and white trim state of Idaho with the initials “bsu” in the bottom left corner.
Designed by Boise artist John Collias.
1981 - 1983
An abstract side-view of a bronco’s head in blue and orange.
1976 - 1980
A white and blue bronco’s head with the wordmark “BRONCOS” in blue with orange trim.
1976 - 1977
An orange and blue side-view bronco’s head.
1974 - 2002
Scripted initials “bsu” in white inside a blue circle.
1974 - 2002
The initials “bsu” are in orange with blue trim.
1957 - 1983
A bronco’s head in blue and white.
1957 - 1983
A bronco’s head in blue and white inside an orange circle.
