The University of Utah football program is preparing for its 2026 season opener against Idaho, scheduled for September 3 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The matchup marks the beginning of a highly anticipated home schedule that includes several prominent Big 12 opponents.
Upcoming Home Schedule
According to University of Utah Athletics, the upcoming season at Rice-Eccles Stadium features a dense lineup of conference and non-conference matchups. Following the September 3 kickoff against Idaho at 7 p.m., the Utes are scheduled to host Arkansas on September 12 at 8:15 p.m.
Conference Matchups
The University of Utah Athletics schedule also highlights a September 19 home game against Utah State. The program's non-conference and conference slate continues through the autumn, with scheduled trips to face Iowa State on September 26 and Kansas on October 10.
In October, the Utes are slated for games at Colorado on October 17 and Cincinnati on October 31. The home schedule concludes its October stretch with a matchup against Houston on October 24.
Program Honors and Transitions
The 2026 season follows recent significant announcements regarding Utah football honors and transitions. On July 22, University of Utah Athletics announced that Eric Weddle has been named a 2026 Utah Football Ring of Honor inductee.
Additionally, the university recently revealed its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in mid-July. These recognitions come as the program continues to navigate its recent move into the Big 12 Conference, following media days held in Texas on July 7 and July 8, 2026.
Late Season Outlook
Looking further into the late 2026 schedule, the Utes will host BYU on November 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The season's final scheduled away game listed by the university is a matchup against Arizona on November 14.
