2021 Idaho State Bengals football team
The 2021 Idaho State Bengals football team represented Idaho State University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bengals were led by fifth-year head coach Rob Phenicie and played their home games at Holt Arena. Following the Bengals' defeat at rival Idaho in their season finale, Phenicie was fired on November 20 after five seasons with a cumulative record of 16–35 (.314) Previous season. The Bengals finished the 2020 season 2–4 to finish in sixth place. Preseason. Polls. On July 26, 2021 , during the virtual Big Sky Kickoff, the Bengals were predicted to finish ninth in the Big Sky by both the coaches and media. Preseason All–Big Sky team. The Bengals had one player selected to the preseason all-Big Sky team. Offense Tanner Conner – WR