CORVALLIS, Ore. — Next season, the Oregon State Beavers and Washington State Cougars will face off in two matchups as they prepare to re-establish the Pac-12 Conference in 2026.
The first game between the teams is set for November 1 in Corvallis, with a return matchup scheduled for November 29 in Pullman, as announced by Oregon State on Wednesday.
Following last year’s realignment, Oregon State and Washington State emerged as the last remaining members of the Pac-12. This season, they engaged in a scheduling arrangement with the Mountain West, which will not be continued into the next year.
Looking ahead, the Pac-12 has confirmed it will welcome four teams from the Mountain West by 2026: Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Colorado State. Additionally, Utah State has already committed to joining the revamped conference, while Gonzaga will come on board as a non-football member.
Meanwhile, the other Mountain West teams, including Air Force, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, Wyoming, and Hawaii, have agreed to remain within their current league through a signed memorandum of understanding.
Washington State’s schedule for the upcoming season will feature home games against several teams, including Idaho, Louisiana Tech, San Diego State, Toledo, and Washington. They will also take on North Texas, Mississippi, and Virginia in away games.
Oregon State’s home slate will include contests against California, Fresno State, Houston, Lafayette, Wake Forest, and Sam Houston, while they will travel to play Texas Tech, Oregon, Appalachian State, and Tulsa.
This renewed focus between the two teams marks an exciting chapter as the Pac-12 prepares for a new era in college football.
