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Augustana Vikings Release 2026 Football Schedule
The Vikings look to build on a 9-2 season and make a playoff push in 2026.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:36pm
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The Augustana Vikings have released their 2026 football schedule, which features a season-opening matchup against Missouri Western, a home slate that includes games against Minot State and MSU Moorhead, and a conference schedule filled with key NSIC opponents like Minnesota Duluth, Sioux Falls, and Minnesota State.
Why it matters
As one of the top football programs in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), the Augustana Vikings' schedule release is an eagerly anticipated event for fans and analysts alike. The team's performance and results have a major impact on the local community and college sports landscape.
The details
The Vikings' 2026 campaign will kick off on August 27 with a primetime matchup against Missouri Western, a rematch of last year's season-opening victory. Other notable games include a September 5 road contest against Minnesota Duluth, home games against Minot State (September 12) and MSU Moorhead (September 19), and a Viking Days showdown with Southwest Minnesota State on October 24. The Vikings will also face off against conference foes Sioux Falls, Concordia-St. Paul, Northern State, and Minnesota State.
- The Vikings open the 104th season of football at 7 p.m., on Aug. 27, traveling to St. Joseph, Mo., for a rematch with the Missouri Western Griffons.
- On Sept. 5, Augustana opens its NSIC schedule on the road, traveling north for a matchup with Minnesota Duluth.
- On Sept. 12, the Vikings open their home schedule with Minot State.
- The home stand will continue Sept. 19 when the Dragons of MSU Moorhead come to town.
- The Vikings are back on the road Sept. 26, going to Winona State for a 6 p.m., kickoff before coming home to host Sioux Falls on Oct. 3.
The players
Gunnar Hensley
The Vikings' starting quarterback who connected with Cody Oswald for the game-winning touchdown against Missouri Western in 2025.
Cody Oswald
The Vikings' wide receiver who caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Gunnar Hensley against Missouri Western in 2025.
Scott Underwood
An Augustana alum who is now the head coach of Southwest Minnesota State, the Vikings' opponent for Viking Days on October 24.
What’s next
Fans will be eager to see if the Vikings can build on their 9-2 record from 2025 and make a push for the playoffs in 2026. Ticket information for home games at Kirkeby-Over Stadium will be released in the coming months.
The takeaway
The Augustana Vikings' 2026 football schedule features a mix of challenging non-conference and conference opponents, setting the stage for another highly anticipated season of NSIC action. With a strong core of returning players and high expectations, the Vikings will look to secure a playoff berth and compete for a conference championship.
