The 29th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will feature Utah State from the Mountain West Conference and Washington State from the Pac-12, scheduled for December 22 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. Utah State, with a 6-6 record, is making its sixth appearance in this bowl, while Washington State, also 6-6, is participating for the first time. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Utah State's key players include John Miller and Bryson Barnes, while Washington State is led by Joshua Meredith and Tucker Large. The matchup highlights the upcoming conference realignment, as Utah State joins the Pac-12 in 2026, and Washington State remains in the Pac-12. Meanwhile, Washington State's coaching staff, except for head coach Jimmy Rogers, will remain intact through the bowl game. Interim AD Jon Haarlow confirmed that Defensive Coordinator Jesse Bobbit will serve as interim head coach. Many staff members are expected to follow Rogers to Iowa State after the game, but for now, the staff will stay the same. Haarlow praised Bobbit and indicated that he is a strong candidate for the next head coach position at WSU. The game marks a significant event for both programs, with the bowl game serving as a potential platform for future coaching and recruiting developments.