Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT) on USA Network.
San Diego State begins its first season in the rebuilt Pac-12 at Snapdragon Stadium against Portland State, in only the second meeting between the schools. The Aztecs won the first one 52 to 17 back in 2007. Sean Lewis starts his third year after a 9 and 4 finish in SDSU’s final Mountain West season.
| Kickoff | 9:30 p.m. ET · 8:30 p.m. CT · 7:30 p.m. MT · 6:30 p.m. PT |
| TV | USA Network |
| Streaming | Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue |
| Venue | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego |
| Line | Lightly posted. Where a line exists, San Diego State is favored by five touchdowns or more. |
Prediction and Odds
Portland State went 1 and 11 last season and finished last in the Big Sky at 1 and 7, and the Vikings already opened conference play last week against UC Davis. San Diego State has one of the better defenses in the West and a home crowd that expects a Pac-12 title run. This has the look of the most lopsided game of the late window.
Our pick: San Diego State 45, Portland State 7. San Diego State wins in a rout.
Why This One Matters
The Aztecs have a real test at UCLA and the Rose Bowl next Saturday, then host James Madison, a 12 win playoff team last year. Tonight is about getting the new season started cleanly in front of the home fans and christening the Pac-12 era in San Diego.
How to Watch Without Cable
USA Network is in the base packages of Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Sling Blue. More in our streaming guide.
The Bottom Line
Portland State at San Diego State kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET Saturday, September 5 on USA Network. San Diego State is our pick. Result on our live scoreboard.