Bengals Alternate Logo
The Idaho State Bengals have a long and storied history of logos, with the most prominent being their current logo. However, over the years they have had several alternate logos that are just as iconic. Let’s take a look at some of these classic designs!
One of the earliest alternate logos was used in 1979 and featured an orange Bengal tiger head on top of two crossed swords with “ISU” written across it in white lettering. This design was only used for one year before being replaced by another logo featuring a more aggressive-looking Bengal tiger head surrounded by flames and sporting an orange mane. This version also included “Bengals” written across it but no longer included ISU or any other text associated with Idaho State University itself.
Another notable design from this era is known as the "Mountain Logo" which features three mountains surrounding an abstracted representation of a Bengal's face inside what looks to be either sunrays or clouds depending on how you interpret them (it could even be both). The mountain range depicted here is said to resemble those found around Pocatello where Idaho State University is located, making this particular logo very unique when compared to other college teams' marks at that time period (and even now!).
In 2007, yet another new alternative mark emerged: The Red Claw Logo which featured just what its title implies - A ferocious-looking red claw set against black background complete with sharpened claws ready for battle! This symbol has become increasingly popular amongst fans due to its boldness & ferocity; perfect characteristics for representing such fierce competitors like our beloved Bengals!
Finally, we come full circle back around again today where we find ourselves presented once more with yet another modernized version – The White Claw Logo – Which still retains all elements from previous iterations while adding some extra flair via white accents throughout giving off vibes similar if not identical than those given off by our original 1979 crest mentioned earlier!
Over 40 years later after first debuting their iconic mascot & accompanying visuals; It seems fitting then that today's iteration should pay homage back to its roots while keeping up pace alongside ever-changing trends within the collegiate sports branding landscape overall - And thus concludes our brief journey through the Idaho States Alternate Logos History timeline.
2019 - Present
Interlocking initials “IS” with notches along the stem of the letter “I” in orange.
2019 - Present
Interlocking initials “IS” in orange with a black formed background.
A former primary logo.
2019 - Present
A front view of a Bengal tiger’s head in orange, black, and white.
Added an orange outline.
2019 - Present
A paw print in black with an orange outline.
2018 - 2019
A growling Bengal head in two shades of gray, orange, black, and white gives a ghost-like appearance.
2018 - 2019
An orange, black and white tiger’s head.
2018 - 2019
A paw print in orange with a black outline.
2018 - 2019
Horizontal cut-off of a growling Bengal head in orange, light orange, black, and white.
2018 - 2019
The horizontal cut-off of a growling Bengal head in two shades of gray, orange, black, and white gives a ghost-like appearance.
2018 - 2019
Interlocking initials “IS” in black with an orange-formed background.
2012 - 2018
Orange with black highlights the letter “S” in front of orange with the black letter “I.”
2012 - 2018
Upright paw print logo in orange.
2012 - 2018
A wordmark “BENGALS” in black with an orange line below and “IDAHO STATE” Bengal claw marks in black with orange highlights and an orange bar below.
2011 - 2012
A front view of an orange, black, and white Bengal tiger approaching with a yellow starburst around the tiger and a tail shaped like a letter “S.”
2011 - 2012
An orange, black and white tiger’s head in a yellow starburst.
2011 - 2012
Full-bodied growling Bengal with rays above the initials “ISU” and a wordmark “BENGALS” in orange, light orange, black, and white.
The shade of orange was slightly changed.
2011 - 2012
Full-bodied Growling Bengal with rays and initials “ISU” at the top with the tail forming the letter “S” in orange, light orange, black, and white.
The shade of orange was slightly changed.
2011 - 2012
Upright paw print logo in orange.
2011 - 2012
Slanted paw print logo in orange.
2011 - 2012
Orange with black highlights the letter “S” in front of orange with the black letter “I.”
A slight change in the shade of orange.
2001 - 2011
An orange with black highlights the letter “S” in front of the orange with the black letter “I.”
1997 - 2011
An orange, black and white tiger’s head in a yellow starburst above the wordmark “IDAHO STATE” Bengal claw marks in black with yellow trim and with an orange line above a wordmark “BENGALS” in black.
1997 - 2011
A front view of an orange, black, and white Bengal tiger approaching with a yellow starburst around the tiger and with a tail shaped like a letter “S.” Two orange and black initials “IU” on either side of the tail.
1997 - 2011
An orange, black and white tiger’s head in a yellow starburst above the initials “ISU” Bengal claw marks in black with yellow trim and an orange line above a wordmark “BENGALS” in black.
1997 - 2011
Full-bodied growling Bengal with rays above the initials “ISU” and a wordmark “BENGALS” in orange, light orange, black, and white.
1997 - 2011
A front view of an orange, black, and white Bengal tiger approaching with a yellow starburst around the tiger and a tail shaped like a letter “S.”
1997 - 2011
A front view of orange, black, and white Bengal tiger approaching with a yellow starburst around the tiger and a tail shaped like a letter “S.” Two orange and black initials “IU” on either side of the tail.
1997 - 2011
An orange, black and white tiger’s head in a yellow starburst.
1997 - 2001
Interlocked initials “ISU” in black with orange highlights with Bengal claw marks.
1997 - 2001
A paw print in orange with claws and some hair.
1979 - 1992
A growling Bengal in orange, white and black.
