The 2026 Colorado State Rams 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 Jay Norvell’s squad opens the season at home against Southern Utah on September 5 and hosts BYU in week 2, the headline non-conference matchup before Pac-12 play begins on October 3 against Oregon 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 Colorado State Rams Football
Jay Norvell returns for his fifth season at Colorado State with the Rams transitioning into the rebuilt Pac-12 alongside seven other programs after the 2024 conference realignment. The non-conference slate runs through September with a home opener against Southern Utah on September 5, a home game against BYU on September 12, and a road trip to UTSA on September 19. Canvas Stadium will host the bulk of the early-season schedule before conference play begins.
Pac-12 conference play opens at home with the Homecoming and Family Weekend matchup against Oregon State on October 3 and runs through the back half of the year. Canvas Stadium will host three more conference games including San Diego State on October 24, Boise State on November 7, and the Pac-12 flex weekend on November 28. The Rams travel to Texas State on October 17, Utah State on October 31, Washington State on November 14, and Fresno State on November 21. The lone bye comes on October 10.
For roster updates, ticket information, and the latest program news, visit the Colorado State Rams football official athletics site.
2026 Colorado State Rams Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5, 2026 | TBD | Southern Utah | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 12, 2026 | TBD | BYU | TBD |
| 3 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | @ UTSA | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | Oregon State * | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 10, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 7 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | @ Texas State * | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 24, 2026 | TBD | San Diego State * | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | @ Utah State * | TBD |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | Boise State * | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2026 | TBD | @ Washington State * | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | @ Fresno 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 Colorado State Rams Football FAQ
Who is Colorado State’s head coach in 2026?
Jay Norvell returns for his fifth season as Colorado State’s head coach in 2026.
How many home games does Colorado State have in 2026?
The Rams have seven home games at Canvas Stadium in 2026: Southern Utah, BYU, week 4 non-conference, Oregon State (Homecoming), San Diego State, Boise State, and a projected home flex matchup on November 28.
When is Colorado State’s bye week in 2026?
Colorado State’s lone bye in 2026 falls on October 10, between the Pac-12 home opener against Oregon State on October 3 and the road trip to Texas State on October 17.
When does Colorado State open the 2026 season?
The Rams open the 2026 season at home against Southern Utah on Saturday, September 5, the first of four non-conference games before Pac-12 play begins on October 3.
When will Colorado 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.
