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Idaho State University Football

Idaho State University (ISU) · Pocatello, Idaho · Public university

Graduation rate39%finish within six years
Undergraduates13,061Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty14 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$12,174per year after aid
Coaches

Idaho State University Football coaches

Coaches at Idaho State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Idaho State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
isubengals.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAdministrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, GeneralAircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralAudiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Student-to-faculty
14 : 1
Graduation rate
39% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Idaho residents$6,104
Out-of-state tuition$25,214
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$12,174
Campus

Where it is

Idaho State University in Pocatello.

Location
Pocatello, Idaho
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Mountain
Website
isu.edu
Overview

About Idaho State University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Cody Hawkins, the Head Coach, leads the Idaho State University Football staff of 24 coaches, verified October 2026. Idaho State University (ISU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Big Sky Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Idaho State University is a large public school in Pocatello, Idaho with 13,061 undergraduates and an average net price of $12,174 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Idaho State University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Cody Hawkins, the Head Coach and Jeff Pitman, the Assistant Head Coach - Director of Football S&C and Culture. Idaho State University has 24 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Cody can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Idaho State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

Idaho State University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Idaho State University D1?

Yes. Idaho State University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Big Sky Conference.

Is Idaho State University public or private?

Idaho State University is a public school in Pocatello, Idaho.

What conference is Idaho State University Football in?

The Big Sky Conference.

Does Idaho State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Idaho State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Idaho State University Football have?

24 coaches, led by Cody Hawkins, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Idaho State University Football?

Cody Hawkins is the Head Coach.

When can Idaho State University Football coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Idaho State University Football?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Idaho State University cost?

In-state tuition is $6,104 and out-of-state tuition is $25,214 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,174.

How do I contact the Idaho State University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026