College of Idaho Yotes enter 2025 with championship hopes in new Frontier Conference West Division. Season opens Aug 30 vs Eastern Oregon at home.
College of Idaho Yotes enter 2025 with championship hopes in new Frontier Conference West Division. Season opens Aug 30 vs Eastern Oregon at home.
College of Idaho Yotes Enter 2025 with High Expectations and Fresh Conference Format
The Yotes football program is gearing up for what promises to be one of their most exciting seasons yet as they prepare for the 2025 campaign under the leadership of veteran head coach Mike Moroski. With a new divisional format in the Frontier Conference and momentum from recent success, the Yotes are positioned to make another strong run at championship glory.
Since reinstating football in 2014 after a 37-year hiatus, the College of Idaho has transformed into a consistent contender under Mike Moroski, who has posted a record of 53-38 since taking over the program and was voted the 2019 Frontier Conference Coach of the Year. Moroski, a former NFL quarterback who played for the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Oilers, and San Francisco 49ers, was announced as head coach on January 9, 2013.
The program’s recent trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. From 2019 to 2022, the Yotes posted a record of 29–7 and won at least a share of the Frontier Conference each year. Most notably, Moroski’s 2019 team completed a perfect 10-0 league record, winning the Frontier Conference title, reaching the NAIA Football Championship Series quarterfinals, ending the season 11-1 and ranked No. 5.
The 2024 season served as a launching pad for even greater ambitions. The Yotes were named preseason favorites to win the Frontier Conference in 2024, garnering 7 out of 9 first-place votes in the Coaches’ Poll, following their historic run to the NAIA semifinals for the first time in program history during the 2023 season.
The Yotes opened the 2024 season in style, defeating Lincoln 45-7 in the first-ever prime-time game at Simplot Stadium, with the offense capitalizing on early opportunities and the defense holding the Oaks to just 110 yards of total offense. However, despite another winning season in 2024, the Yotes narrowly missed out on the playoffs, fueling their determination for the upcoming campaign.
The 2025 season introduces a significant change to the competitive landscape. The Frontier Conference has unveiled a divisional format for the 14 football-playing schools, featuring East and West Divisions with seven teams each, aimed at enhancing competition and postseason opportunities within the NAIA.
The College of Idaho will compete in the West Division alongside familiar rivals Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon, Carroll College, Montana Western, Simpson University, and Arizona Christian. This new structure promises intense divisional battles, with the top team in each division based on its best six-game record securing an automatic berth to the NAIA Football Championship Series, with additional at-large berths also in play.
The Yotes have assembled a challenging schedule designed to prepare them for postseason success. College of Idaho will kick off the 2025 season at home on Saturday, Aug. 30 against Eastern Oregon, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal divisional matchup right from the start.
Key games on the schedule include:
The slate culminates with a Nov. 15 showdown against Southern Oregon in Caldwell to close out the regular season, potentially serving as a division-deciding contest.
Under Moroski’s experienced leadership, the Yotes have established themselves as a program that consistently competes at the highest level of NAIA football. Since 2014, the Yotes have produced 8 All-Americans, 56 all-conference selections, and 26 NAIA All-Academic selections, demonstrating excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
The program’s offensive philosophy has evolved to become increasingly potent, with the 2024 team showing glimpses of explosive potential. Defensively, the Yotes have built a reputation for aggressive, swarming defense that can control games against quality opponents.
With a strong returning core and a determined mindset, the Yotes are already looking ahead to training and preparation for a pivotal 2025 campaign. The new divisional format provides a clearer path to the playoffs while maintaining the competitive intensity that has defined Frontier Conference football.
For a program that has already reached unprecedented heights in recent years, 2025 represents an opportunity to take the next step toward a national championship. With Moroski’s proven leadership, a challenging schedule that will prepare them for postseason play, and the motivation of narrowly missing the 2024 playoffs, the College of Idaho Yotes are positioned to make 2025 a memorable season.
As FLOWW Network begins its coverage of College of Idaho athletics, football fans can expect compelling storylines throughout the season as the Yotes pursue their championship goals in an increasingly competitive and restructured conference landscape. The stage is set for what could be one of the most exciting seasons in program history.
The College of Idaho Yotes will open their 2025 season on Saturday, August 30, when they host Eastern Oregon at Simplot Stadium in Caldwell. For the latest updates and coverage, follow the team’s progress throughout the season.
