PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State has released its 2026 football schedule, the first season of the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference.
WSU opens the season Sept. 5 at Washington in the Apple Cup. The following week, the Cougars travel to Kansas State on Sept. 12 for the first-ever meeting between the programs.
Wazzu then returns to Pullman for three straight home games. The home opener is Sept. 19 against Duquesne, another first-time matchup. Arizona visits Gesa Field on Sept. 26. The Cougs begin Pac-12 play Oct. 3 at home against Fresno State.
Then, they’ll hit the road for games at Utah State on Oct. 10 and at Oregon State on Oct. 17. Boise State comes to Pullman on Oct. 24, marking its first trip back since a triple-overtime game in 2017. Wazzu travels to San Diego State on Halloween, Oct. 31.
After nine straight games, the Cougars have a bye week on Nov. 7 before they return home to face Colorado State on Nov. 14, then travel to Texas State on Nov. 21.
The regular season ends Nov. 28 during a conference flex week, WSU is expected to face Oregon State, though the Pac-12 may adjust matchups based on the best interests of the league.
The Pac-12 Championship game is set for Dec. 4 at an on-campus site.
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