The 2023 Idaho State Bengals football team represented Idaho State University in the Big Sky Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

Led by first-year head coach Cody Hawkins, the Bengals played their home games on campus at Holt Arena, an indoor facility in Pocatello, Idaho.

On July 23, 2023, during the virtual Big Sky Kickoff, the Bengals were predicted to finish last in the Big Sky by both the coaches and media.

[1] The Bengals had no players selected to the Preseason All–Big Sky team.

[2] Roster Last update: September 2, 2023 [3][4] at Snapdragon Stadium • San Diego, California at Maverik Stadium • Logan, Utah at Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho at Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho at Washington–Grizzly Stadium • Missoula, Montana at Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho at Hillsboro Stadium • Hillsboro, Oregon at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, California at Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho at Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho at Kibbie Dome • Moscow, Idaho