Deseret News Unveils Cougars’ 2026 Football Schedule
The anticipation is building for the BYU Cougars as they prepare for their fourth season in the Big 12. The conference has officially announced the 2026 football schedule, revealing the challenges ahead for the Cougars as they aim for a successful campaign.
2026 BYU Football Schedule
BYU’s schedule includes a mix of home and away games, showcasing their robust competition in the Big 12. Here’s a look at the key matchups:
- Sept. 5 — vs. Utah Tech
- Sept. 12 — vs. Arizona
- Sept. 19 — at Colorado State
- Sept. 26 — Bye Week
- Oct. 3 — at TCU
- Oct. 10 — vs. Iowa State
- Oct. 17 — vs. Notre Dame
- Oct. 24 — at UCF
- Oct. 31 — vs. Arizona State
- Nov. 7 — at Utah
- Nov. 14 — vs. Baylor
- Nov. 21 — at Kansas
- Nov. 28 — vs. Cincinnati
- Dec. 4 — Big 12 Championship Game (Arlington, Texas)
Key Highlights from the Schedule
Several notable highlights stand out from BYU’s 2026 football schedule:
- For the third consecutive year, the rivalry game against Utah will take place on Nov. 7, instead of the traditional season finale.
- This season, BYU will begin Big 12 play against Arizona on Sept. 12, marking an earlier start than in previous years.
- Notably, BYU will face Notre Dame on Oct. 17, marking the Fighting Irish’s first return to LaVell Edwards Stadium since 2004.
- The encounter at Colorado State on Sept. 19 will be the Cougars’ first trip to Fort Collins since 2010.
- Baylor’s visit to Provo on Nov. 14 is particularly significant, as they last faced the Cougars in a thrilling double-overtime matchup in 2022.
- BYU’s bye week will occur after three games, creating a stretch of nine games to finish the season without another break.
- This season will mark the first meetings with Kansas (on Nov. 21) and Arizona State (on Oct. 31) since facing them in 2024.
Looking Ahead
The combined records of BYU’s opponents from the 2025 season show a competitive landscape with a combined total of 42 wins and 39 losses. Under the leadership of head coach Kalani Sitake, the Cougars are looking to build on past successes and contend for another postseason appearance.
As kickoff times will be announced later, fans eagerly await more details on this exciting season. For further updates and insights, stay tuned to Filmogaz.com.
