The 2026 Fresno State Bulldogs football schedule is set, with 12 regular-season games and one bye as the program opens its first season in the new-look Pac-12. Head coach Matt Entz and the Bulldogs open on the road at USC on September 5 and host Sacramento State at Valley Children’s Stadium on September 12, the headline matchups of a four-game non-conference slate before Pac-12 play begins on October 3. Game times and TV networks are listed as TBD throughout the schedule and will be filled in as the Pac-12 releases its broadcast windows over the summer.
2026 Fresno State Bulldogs Football
Matt Entz enters his second season as Fresno State’s head coach with the Bulldogs joining the rebuilt Pac-12 after the 2024 conference realignment. The non-conference slate is built around four games: a road opener at USC on September 5, a home matchup with Sacramento State on September 12, the Bulldog Bowl rivalry trip to San Jose State on September 19, and a home game against Rice on September 26. The USC opener is the marquee non-conference test, drawing major television interest.
Pac-12 conference play opens at Washington State on October 3 and runs through the back half of the year. Valley Children’s Stadium will host four conference games including Boise State on October 10, Oregon State on October 31, Colorado State on November 21, and the projected flex matchup against San Diego State on November 28. The Bulldogs travel to San Diego State on October 17, Utah State on November 7, and Texas State on November 14. Fresno State’s lone bye comes on October 24.
For roster updates, ticket information, and the latest program news, visit the Fresno State Bulldogs football official athletics site.
2026 Fresno State Bulldogs Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | @ USC | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | Sacramento State | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | @ San Jose State | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Rice | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | @ Washington State * | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2026 | TBD | Boise State * | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | @ San Diego State * | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 24, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Oregon State * | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | @ Utah State * | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas State * | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | Colorado State * | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | San Diego State * | TBD |
Game times and TV networks listed as TBD will be confirmed as the Pac-12 releases its 2026 broadcast schedule. The flex week opponent is set six days before kickoff. Asterisks indicate Pac-12 conference games.
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2026 Fresno State Bulldogs Football FAQ
Who is Fresno State’s head coach in 2026?
Matt Entz returns for his second season as Fresno State’s head coach in 2026 after joining the program in 2025.
How many home games does Fresno State have in 2026?
The Bulldogs have six home games at Valley Children’s Stadium in 2026: Sacramento State, Rice, Boise State, Oregon State, Colorado State, and a projected flex matchup against San Diego State on November 28.
When is Fresno State’s bye week in 2026?
Fresno State’s lone bye in 2026 falls on October 24, between the road trip to San Diego State on October 17 and the home game against Oregon State on October 31.
When does Fresno State open the 2026 season?
The Bulldogs open the 2026 season on the road at USC on Saturday, September 5, the first of four non-conference games before Pac-12 play begins on October 3.
When will Fresno State’s game times and TV channels be announced?
Most kickoff times and TV networks are not finalized until 12 days before each game, when the Pac-12 and its broadcast partners select windows. This page will be updated with each release.
