The Central Michigan football team will participate in the Famous Idaho Bowl on Dec. 22 for the first time in program history.
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has been around since June 12, 1997. It became a NCAA Certified Bowl when Boise State University Athletic Director Gene Blaymaier and Big West Conference Commissioner Dennis Farrel collaborated in 2011.
It was originally named the Humanitarian Bowl and was to be played traditionally on the BSU blue turf. When prepping for the 2011 game, the Idaho Potato commission took over and became the long-term sponsor. It gave the game its current title.