The Nevada-Utah State rivalry, while not classified as a primary in-state feud for either program, has deep roots. The teams have met 28 times dating to 1915, with Nevada holding a 19-9 edge across all conferences. The series gained regular prominence in the 1990s and 2000s as both programs moved through the Big West, the Western Athletic Conference, and most recently the Mountain West Conference.
This marks the first publicly announced game between the programs in nearly three decades and the first non-conference meeting since the Aggies joined the Pac-12 in 2026. It comes as Utah State’s 2026 schedule, released by the Pac-12, outlines a mix of non-conference opponents (Idaho State, Washington, Utah, Troy) and a flex scheduling plan for one conference game repetition, reflecting the ongoing adjustments during the transition to the Pac-12 era.
