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The 2026 Utah Utes football schedule brings a challenging Big 12 slate to Salt Lake City. Utah opens the season with three home games – Idaho, Arkansas, and Utah State – before heading on the road to Iowa State. A bye week follows before a loaded second half featuring the annual rivalry game against BYU on November 7.
2026 Utah Utes Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Sep 3 | vs Idaho Vandals | 9:00 PM | ESPNU |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | vs Arkansas Razorbacks | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Utah State Aggies | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | @ Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 3) | ||||
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | vs Houston Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | @ Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs BYU Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Arizona Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Fri, Nov 27 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | 9:00 PM | FOX |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 27, 2026.
Utah’s 2026 schedule is highlighted by the Battle of the Beehive against BYU on November 7, along with home matchups against Kansas and Houston. The Utes must handle road games at Iowa State, Colorado, Cincinnati, Arizona, and TCU to remain in Big 12 title contention. The season closes at home against West Virginia on November 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Utah play in 2026?
Utah opens the 2026 season on September 3 at home against Idaho. Key dates include the BYU rivalry game on November 7 and road trips to Iowa State (September 26), Colorado (October 17), Cincinnati (October 31), Arizona (November 14), and TCU (November 21).
What conference is Utah in for 2026?
Utah competes in the Big 12 Conference in 2026, joining along with Colorado, BYU, West Virginia, and other schools that have made the move from the Pac-12.
Where does Utah play home games in 2026?
Utah plays home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The stadium seats approximately 51,000 fans and sits on the University of Utah campus. It has served as the Utes home since 1998 and has hosted several memorable Big 12 matchups since Utah joined the conference.
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