The upcoming 2025-2026 football season is just around the corner, and fans are eager to see how their favorite teams will perform. While the Madison Bobcats and Bonneville Bees have yet to play a game this season, a look at their schedules and past performance provides some insight into what to expect.

The Madison Bobcats (ID) varsity football team is set to play a home non-conference game against Bonneville Bees (ID) on Friday, August 22, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Idaho High School Football
Who: Madison Bobcats (ID) vs Bonneville Bees (ID)
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Madison Bobcats

Madison enters the new season with a national rank of 2,174 and an Idaho rank of 15. The team is coming off a strong 9-2 record in the 2024-2025 season, showing significant improvement from their 4-5 record in 2023-2024. This trend suggests the Bobcats have a lot of momentum and could be a team to watch. Their schedule includes a mix of home and away games against opponents like Hillcrest, Skyline, Blackfoot, and Thunder Ridge.

Bonneville Bees

Bonneville is ranked 5,478 nationally and 45th in Idaho. The Bees finished their last season with a 4-6 record, a slight improvement from their 3-7 finish in 2022-2023. Like Madison, Bonneville will face some familiar foes, including Hillcrest, Skyline, Blackfoot, and Thunder Ridge. This shared list of opponents could be a key factor in comparing the two teams’ performances as the season progresses.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

While the head-to-head record for the 2025-2026 season is 0-0, the two teams will be tested by a number of common opponents. Both teams will play Hillcrest, Skyline, Blackfoot, and Thunder Ridge. The outcomes of these games will serve as a valuable benchmark for how Madison and Bonneville stack up against similar competition. Historically, Madison has been a more dominant program, but Bonneville’s recent improvements could make for a competitive season.