Idaho State Bengals
A front view of a Bengal tiger’s head in orange, black, and white.
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.
Idaho State Bengals
2019 - Present
Interlocking initials "IS" with notches along the stem of the letter "I" in orange.
Idaho State Bengals
2019 - Present
Interlocking initials "IS" in orange with a black formed background.
A former primary logo.
Idaho State Bengals
2019 - Present
A front view of a Bengal tiger's head in orange, black, and white.
Added an orange outline.
Idaho State Bengals
2019 - Present
A paw print in black with an orange outline.
Idaho State Bengals
2018 - 2019
A growling Bengal head in two shades of gray, orange, black, and white giving a ghost-like appearance.
Idaho State Bengals
2018 - 2019
A orange, black and white tiger's head.
Idaho State Bengals
2018 - 2019
A paw print in orange with an black outline.
Idaho State Bengals
2018 - 2019
Horizontal cut-off of a growling Bengal head in orange, light orange, black, and white.
Idaho State Bengals
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.
Idaho State Bengals
2018 - 2019
Interlocking initials "IS" in black with an orange formed background.
Idaho State Bengals
2012 - 2018
Orange with black highlights the letter "S" in front of orange with the black letter "I."
The shade of Orange has changed again.
Idaho State Bengals
2012 - 2018
Upright paw print logo in orange.
A change in the shade of orange.
Idaho State Bengals
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.
Idaho State Bengals
2011 - 2012
A front view of orange, black and white Bengal tiger approaching with a yellow starburst around the tiger and with a tail shaped like a letter "S."
A slight change in the shade of orange.
Idaho State Bengals
2011 - 2012
A orange, black and white tiger's head in a yellow starburst.
A new shade of orange.
Idaho State Bengals
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.
Idaho State Bengals
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.
Idaho State Bengals
2011 - 2012
Upright paw print logo in orange.
Idaho State Bengals
2011 - 2012
Slanted paw print logo in orange.
Idaho State Bengals
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.
Idaho State Bengals
2001 - 2012
A orange with black highlights letter "S" in front of a orange with black letter "I."
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2011
An orange, black and white tiger's head in a yellow starburst below a wordmark "BENGALS" in black with an orange line and "IDAHO STATE" Bengal claw marks in black with yellow trim.
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2011
A front view of 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.
Idaho State Bengals
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 with an orange line above a wordmark "BENGALS" in black.
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2011
Full-bodied growling Bengal with rays above the initials "ISU" and a wordmark "BENGALS" in orange, light orange, black, and white.
Idaho State Bengals
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."
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2011
A front view of 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.
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2011
A orange, black and white tiger's head in a yellow starburst.
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2001
Interlocked initials "ISU" in black with orange highlights with bengal claw marks.
Idaho State Bengals
1997 - 2001
A paw print in orange with claws and some hair.
Idaho State Bengals
1979 - 1992
A growling Bengal with its hind leg cut off in orange, white and black.