The 2026 Utah State Aggies 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 Bronco Mendenhall and the Aggies open at home against Idaho State on September 5 and travel to Big Ten newcomer Washington on September 12, with an in-state rivalry trip to Utah on September 19 next on the slate before Pac-12 play begins on October 3 at Boise State. 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 Utah State Aggies Football
Bronco Mendenhall enters his second season as Utah State’s head coach after a 30-year stretch as a head coach at BYU and Virginia, with the Aggies joining the rebuilt Pac-12 after the 2024 realignment. The non-conference slate is built around four games: a home opener against Idaho State on September 5, road tests at Washington and Utah on September 12 and 19, and a home game against Troy on September 26. The Washington and Utah road games headline a difficult non-conference stretch.
Pac-12 conference play opens on the road at Boise State on October 3 and runs through the back half of the year. Maverik Stadium will host four conference games: Washington State on October 10 (a potential Friday game), Colorado State on October 31, Fresno State on November 7, and the projected Pac-12 flex matchup against Boise State on November 28. The Aggies travel to Texas State on October 24, San Diego State on November 14, and Oregon State on November 21. Utah State’s lone bye comes on October 17.
For roster updates, ticket information, and the latest program news, visit the Utah State Aggies football official athletics site.
2026 Utah State Aggies Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | Idaho State | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | @ Washington | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | @ Utah | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Troy | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | @ Boise State * | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2026 | TBD | Washington State * | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 17, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas State * | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Colorado State * | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | Fresno State * | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | @ San Diego State * | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | @ Oregon State * | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 28, 2026 | TBD | Flex Opponent * | 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.
More 2026 College Football Resources
Looking for more on the rest of the 2026 college football season? Check out our full 2026 College Football Schedule hub for every team’s slate, and our 2026-27 College Football Playoff guide for the postseason picture.
2026 Utah State Aggies Football FAQ
Who is Utah State’s head coach in 2026?
Bronco Mendenhall returns for his second season as Utah State’s head coach in 2026 after joining the program ahead of the 2025 season.
How many home games does Utah State have in 2026?
The Aggies have six home games at Maverik Stadium in 2026: Idaho State, Troy, Washington State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and a projected home flex matchup on November 28.
When is Utah State’s bye week in 2026?
Utah State’s lone bye in 2026 falls on October 17, between the home game against Washington State on October 10 and the road trip to Texas State on October 24.
When does Utah State open the 2026 season?
The Aggies open the 2026 season at home against Idaho State on Saturday, September 5, the first of four non-conference games before Pac-12 play begins on October 3.
When will Utah 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.
