Boise State unveils special helmets for anniversary season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Boise State football is celebrating 40 years on its iconic blue field with new hand-painted helmets, featuring a bronco design and the number 40. The helmets will debut during the home opener against Memphis on September 12. Artistic creator Armando Villarreal expressed pride in the project, highlighting its importance to the team's legacy. Athletic director Jeramiah Dickey acknowledged the blue field's role in shaping Boise State Athletics since its introduction.
- •Boise State celebrates four decades on the blue field.
- •Hand-painted helmets will be worn against Memphis on September 12.
- •Helmet design includes a bronco and the number 40.
- •Artist Armando Villarreal aimed to capture the program's history.
- •Athletic director Jeramiah Dickey reflects on the blue field's impact.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Boise State football celebrates anniversary with special helmets
"The Broncos are ringing in 40 years of football on a blue field with a unique headpiece.
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