Three takeaways from Boise State’s 2026 college football schedule release

The Pac-12 conference announced its 2026 football schedule, featuring an eight-team lineup including Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Texas State. Gonzaga will join as a non-football member. Boise State, having won three consecutive Mountain West Conference titles, will play its first Pac-12 game against Utah State on October 3, 2026. The conference will employ a seven-game round-robin schedule concluding on November 21, followed by a "flex" rematch week designed to enhance College Football Playoff prospects and avoid repetitive matchups in the Pac-12 championship.

Boise State's schedule includes a strategically placed bye week at the season's midpoint, allowing for rest between two sets of six consecutive games. Significant home games at Albertsons Stadium include matchups against Memphis, South Dakota, Texas State, Oregon State, Utah State, and San Diego State. The Broncos will conclude their regular season with