Weber State football lost to Portland State 44-41 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. According to a September 26 report, the Wildcats' offensive efforts were undermined by six turnovers during the high-scoring contest.
The game featured significant offensive production from both sides. Weber State quarterback Nate Dahle completed 15 of 27 passes for 338 yards and five touchdowns. Receiver Marvin Session recorded 175 yards and three touchdowns, while Noah Kjar added 137 yards. Portland State's Delon Thompson contributed 213 rushing yards, including an 11-yard touchdown run.
The decisive moments occurred in the final seconds of the game. With the score tied 41-41 and 27 seconds remaining, Nate Dahle was intercepted by Portland State safety Terahsiti Wolfe. This turnover allowed the Vikings to set up a 41-yard field goal by Joshua Hossmann Lees, which was kicked as time expired to secure the win.
Weber State head coach Eric Kjar noted that turnovers were the deciding factor in the loss. Kjar stated that the team must improve ball security and prepare players to execute assignments more effectively. He also addressed the decision to attempt fourth-down conversions inside the Portland State 5-yard line, suggesting that field goals might have changed the outcome.
The Wildcats entered the game with a 1-1 Big Sky record, while the Portland State Vikings moved to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in the Big Sky. Weber State's Devin Brown, returning from a hand injury sustained in the season opener, split time with Dahle during the match.
Weber State will next travel to Cal Poly for their upcoming matchup.
