FARMINGTON, Utah (June 5, 2025) – The Big Sky Conference announced today the official student-athlete attendee list for the 2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend, presented by Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
The Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend officially begins on Saturday, July 19 and runs through Monday, July 21 in Spokane, Washington.
Idaho State will be represented by all-conference offensive lineman
Stryker Rashid and Bengal linebacker
Nathan Reynolds, both who showed leadership on and off the field this past year.
About the attendees
Stryker Rashid - OL
Rashid joined the Bengals in 2024 as a transfer from Utah Tech and worked to become an invaluable piece of the Idaho State Offensive line. Played in multiple positions during the season in 11 games played, stepping up to lead after injuries hurt key positions in the offensive line. He led the Bengals to the No. 1 sack protection unit in the Big Sky Conference in 2024, only allowing 10 sacks in 12 games played, The Bengal offensive line ranked 6th in the nation in total sacks allowed... Rashid's protection also contributed to the Bengals having the 9th-best 4th down conversion rate in the country and the 8th-best passing offense at the end of the 2024 regular season... At the conclusion of the year, Rashid was named 2nd Team All-Big Sky Offensive Line for the work he put in during the 2024 season, Rashid is the first Bengal offensive lineman to receive a postseason award since the 2020 season.
Nathan Reynolds - LB
In 2024, Reynolds appeared and started in all 12 games for the Bengals as a leader of the linebacker corps during the season... Reynolds led the Bengal defense during the season with 92 total tackles, 48 tackle assists and 44 unassisted tackles... He had 2.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries... In the Bengals' walk-off win over Cal Poly on 10/05/2024, Reynolds had a career-best 14 total tackles against the Mustangs... Reynolds finished the season with the 9th most tackles in the Big Sky Conference.
Monday features over four hours of live coverage from the Northern Quest Resort & Casino beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT on ESPN+ and Scripps Sports. The Big Sky's Meghan Robinson and Scripps Sports' Kyle Hansen will co-host coverage for the day, with interviews from all 12 football teams, Commissioner Tom Wistrcill and special guests throughout the day. Watch times for all interviews on Monday will be released at a later date.
Media can apply for credentials by following this
link, and can receive a special room discount rate at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino by calling 1-877-871-6772 and asking for the Big Sky Conference media group rate or booking ID #30140. The group rate will be available until June 18th.
Full List of Attendees
2025 Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend Attendees
Cal Poly: Paul Wulff (HC), Michael Briscoe (WR), Ethan Rodriguez (DL)
Eastern Washington: Aaron Best (HC), Jared Taylor (QB), DaJean Wells (DB)
Idaho: Thomas Ford Jr. (HC), Nate Azzopardi (OL), Sam Brown (DL)
Idaho State: Cody Hawkins (HC),
Stryker Rashid (OL),
Nathan Reynolds (LB)
Montana: Bobby Hauck (HC), Dillon Botner (OL), Kellen Detrick (DL)
Montana State: Brent Vigen (HC), JT Reed (OL), Kenneth Eiden IV (DL)
Northern Arizona: Brian Wright (HC), Ty Pennington (QB), Fou Ho Ching (DL)
Northern Colorado: Ed Lamb (HC), Jack Ziebell (OL), Cam Chapa (DB)
Portland State: Bruce Barnum (HC), Tanner Beaman (TE), Spencer Elliott (DL)
Sacramento State: Brennan Marion (HC), Aidan Meek (OL), Xavier Williams (DL)
UC Davis: Tim Plough (HC), Samuel Gbatu, Jr. (WR), Rex Connors (DB)
Weber State: Mickey Mental (HC), Gavin Ortega (OL), Matt Herron (DL)
