Boise State football – is so back. Their 2025 season kicked off last week, but Friday their home opener brought thousands of excited Boise State fans.

“They got to bounce back after last week,” said Gary, a Boise State Alumni.

For tailgaters, the beginning of a new season is a chance to reconnect with the Boise State community

“And then we set the tables up and get the food going and invite everybody in,” said Sheli, a Boise State fan.

“My Alma Mater means a lot to me,” said Jakob Bradfield, the owner of Horseshoe Spirits.

Horseshoe Spirits is a new collection of liquors that fans can buy from southwest Idaho stores starting Friday, and 50% of the profit will go to the Horseshoe Collective NIL fund for BSU student athletes.

“BSU jumped right in, and the [Horseshoe] Collective jumped

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