Bengals Primary Logo
Idaho State Bengals have a long and proud history of sporting excellence, dating back to the early 1900s. The school’s primary logo has seen many iterations over the years, each representing different eras in Idaho State athletics.
The earliest version of the logo was created in 1920 and featured a Bengal tiger head with crossed swords behind it. This design remained relatively unchanged until 1960 when it was updated to include more modern elements such as an orange “V” shape around the tiger head and red stripes on either side of its face. In 1971, this version underwent another update which included adding black outlines around both sides of its face as well as additional detailing within them – resulting in what is now known today as Idaho State University's iconic Primary Logo!
Throughout these changes, one thing that remains constant is how much pride fans take in their beloved Bengal mascot; he stands for determination, strength & resilience - qualities that embody all members of our community here at ISU! We are proud to represent him through our official logos & look forward to continuing his legacy for generations to come!
2019 - Present
A front view of a Bengal tiger’s head in orange, black, and white.
2018 - 2019
Interlocking initials “IS” in orange with a black formed background.
2012 - 2018
Overlapping block initials “IS” in black with an orange drop shadow.
2011 - 2012
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.
A slight change to the shade of orange.
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.
1992 - 1997
A black letter “I” on top of an orange letter “S” inside a half black and the half orange letter “U.”
1979 - 1992
Large growling orange, black and white Bengal on Holt Arena’s roof opened in 1970.
1966 - 1979
A growling orange, black and white Bengal in front of a black 9-sided backdrop.
1954 - 1966
The mascot tiger’s head with a sailor beanie adorned with a block letter “I” in orange, black, and white.
