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Week 1 opponents for BYU, Utah, and Utah State play Week 0 games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:18 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Week 1 opponents for BYU, Utah, and Utah State play Week 0 games

Summary

College football programs BYU, Utah, and Utah State saw their respective Week 1 opponents compete in season openers during Week 0. Utah Tech fell 54-0 to Montana State in a game where the Trailblazers managed 58 rushing yards and two interceptions. The Idaho Vandals lost 38-34 to Cal Poly after surrendering a 34-yard touchdown pass with nine seconds remaining. Conversely, Idaho State secured a 38-10 victory over VMI, building a lead in the first half before scoring 28 points during the third quarter. These matchups serve as the final tune-up for the Beehive State schools before their upcoming contests against these opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Montana State defeated Utah Tech 54-0 in a Big Sky Conference matchup.
•Cal Poly secured a 38-34 victory over Idaho with a late touchdown.
•Idaho State outscored VMI 38-10 behind a strong second-half performance.
•BYU plays Utah Tech in Week 1, while Utah faces Idaho and Utah State hosts Idaho State.

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5:18 PMYahoo Sports — How BYU’s, Utah’s and Utah State’s Week 1 opponents fared in Week 0, plus the rest of the Beehive State

What they're saying

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Although there were a limited number of games compared to how the rest of the season will be, it just so happened that the Week 1 opponents for BYU, Utah and Utah State all played. For the second year in a row, BYU’s Week 1 opponent got absolutely crushed by a fellow FCS opponent in Week 0. Last year, the Portland State Vikings lost to the Tarleton State Texans 42-0 in Week 0 before BYU beat it 69-0 in Week 1.
— Yahoo Sports

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