Fresno State Reveals First Pac-12 Football Schedule

The Bulldogs will face a mix of new and familiar foes in their inaugural Pac-12 season.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Fresno State Bulldogs' 2026 football schedule has been officially announced by the Pac-12 conference. The Bulldogs will play an 8-game conference slate, including matchups against Boise State, Oregon State, and Colorado State at home, and road games against Washington State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Texas State. The final "flex game" opponent is still to be determined, but will be one of San Diego State, Boise State, Utah State, or Washington State.

Why it matters

This marks the first season that Fresno State will compete in the Pac-12 conference after leaving the Mountain West. The new schedule features several intriguing matchups, including a season-opening game against USC and a home clash with longtime rival Boise State. The "flex game" in the final week also adds an element of unpredictability to the end of the season.

The details

Fresno State's 2026 Pac-12 schedule includes home games against Boise State, Oregon State, and Colorado State, and road contests at Washington State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Texas State. The final "flex game" in Week 13 will be against one of San Diego State, Boise State, Utah State, or Washington State, with the Bulldogs projected to host San Diego State. The Bulldogs will also play four non-conference games to start the season, including a matchup with USC.

  • The Fresno State Bulldogs' 2026 football schedule was announced by the Pac-12 conference on February 12, 2026.
  • Fresno State's spring football camp is tentatively scheduled to begin on March 20, 2026, with a spring preview on April 25, 2026.
  • The Pac-12 championship game will be held on December 4, 2026 (a Friday).

The players

Fresno State Bulldogs

The football team of Fresno State University, which is joining the Pac-12 conference in 2026 after previously competing in the Mountain West.

Pac-12 Conference

The collegiate athletic conference that includes universities primarily located on the West Coast of the United States, which is expanding to include Fresno State and several other former Mountain West schools in 2026.

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What’s next

The Pac-12 will announce the specific opponent for Fresno State's "flex game" in the final week of the 2026 season at a later date.

The takeaway

Fresno State's inaugural Pac-12 football schedule features a mix of new conference foes and familiar Mountain West opponents, setting the stage for an exciting transition to the Power 5 level for the Bulldogs program.