Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT) on CBS Sports Network.
Utah State plays its first game as a member of the rebuilt Pac-12, hosting Idaho State at Maverik Stadium. The conference officially kicks off its 2026 season today with Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State joining Oregon State and Washington State.
| Kickoff | 7 p.m. ET · 6 p.m. CT · 5 p.m. MT · 4 p.m. PT |
| TV | CBS Sports Network |
| Streaming | Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream |
| Venue | Maverik Stadium, Logan, Utah |
| Line | Lightly posted. Where a line exists, Utah State is favored by three touchdowns or more. |
Prediction and Odds
Idaho State is not the pushover it was a few years ago. The Bengals went 6 and 6 last season and finished fifth in the Big Sky at 5 and 3, and their offense can move the ball. But Utah State has won 19 of 21 meetings in a series that dates to 1904, including every one since 2000, and the Aggies have an altitude and depth advantage at home. Utah State went 6 and 6 last year and needs a fast start with trips to Washington and Utah coming next.
Our pick: Utah State 38, Idaho State 17. Utah State wins comfortably.
Why This One Matters
It is Utah State’s first game in the new Pac-12 and the only easy one before back to back road games at Washington and Utah. Idaho State is collecting a $400,000 guarantee for the trip and looking for a signature moment before Big Sky play.
How to Watch Without Cable
CBS Sports Network is in the base packages of Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV and in DirecTV Stream’s higher tiers. It is not on Paramount+. More in our streaming guide.
The Bottom Line
Idaho State at Utah State kicks off at 7 p.m. ET Saturday, September 5 on CBS Sports Network. Utah State is our pick in its Pac-12 debut. Result on our live scoreboard.