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LOGAN, Utah – The Utah State Aggies football program has announced several changes to its schedule for the upcoming years. ## New future home games USU announced home games against the Mercyhurst Lakers in 2027 and against the Idaho State Bengals in 2031. RELATED: Bobby Wagner

Key takeaways

  • New home games have been added against the Mercyhurst Lakers in 2027 and the Idaho State Bengals in 2031.
  • The 2027 game against Nevada has moved from September 25 to September 11.
  • In 2029, the schedule was adjusted so the team plays at Oregon on September 8 and Nevada on September 22.
  • Utah State will transition from the Mountain West Conference to the Pac-12 Conference starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

LOGAN, Utah – The Utah State Aggies football program has announced several changes to its schedule for the upcoming years.

New future home games

USU announced home games against the Mercyhurst Lakers in 2027 and against the Idaho State Bengals in 2031.

RELATED: Bobby Wagner reminds USU grads it’s “We will win”

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A couple of changes & additions to our future schedules 📆

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— USU Football (@USUFootball) May 26, 2026

Shifts in 2027 and 2029 dates

In addition to the two new games, the Aggies shifted the dates of one game in 2027 and a pair of contests in 2029.

Specific Nevada game date change

Utah State moved a 2027 game against Nevada from September 25 to September 11.

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— USU Football (@USUFootball) May 22, 2026

Changes to 2029 travel schedule

In 2029, the team was originally scheduled to play at Nevada on September 8 and at Oregon on September 15.

The Aggies now travel to Autzen Stadium for a matchup with the Ducks on September 8. Their game against Nevada has shifted to September 22.

Conference realignment and Pac-12 move

USU is exiting the Mountain West Conference and will join the new-look Pac-12 Conference in all sports for the 2026-27 academic year.

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