Pac-12 begins conference play with Colorado State at Oregon State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

The Pac-12 starts its football conference play on Saturday with multiple matchups. The action begins at 6 p.m. ET, featuring Colorado State facing Oregon State. Later games include No. 22 Boise State against Utah State and Washington State competing with Fresno State. The return of the Pac-12 highlights the league's rebuilding efforts after major realignment losses. This season also showcases a new media rights package, with games broadcast on CBS Sports Network, USA Network, and The CW.
- •Pac-12 resumes play three years after conference realignment.
- •Colorado State plays Oregon State at 6 p.m. ET.
- •No. 22 Boise State faces Utah State at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •New media rights include CBS Sports, USA Network, and The CW.
- •The league now competes for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — New-Look Pac-12 Returns for First Week of Conference Play
"It's a milestone many thought unlikely just three years ago.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College Sports•Oct 4, 2026, 9:45 AMTexas A&M sophomore OL continues to stand out this season
College Sports•Oct 4, 2026, 9:16 AMEverything we learned from Texas A&M's dominant 34-7 win over Arkansas
College Sports•Oct 4, 2026, 9:13 AM“Should’ve never benched JuJu,” “Embarrassing”: CFB Fans Rip Colorado QB Isaac Wilson Over 3-INT Disasterclass vs. Texas Tech
NCAAF•Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AMKentucky football coach Will Stein is step for step with Bear Bryant
NCAAF•Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AMFlorida's flop, Alabama lead college football Week 5 winners and losers
College Sports•Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AMMichigan State football doesn't need film to see 'they physically beat us'
