Mountain West Football Confirms 2026 Opponent Lineup

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is set to embark on its first season in the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2026. The university recently confirmed its eight conference opponents following an announcement from the Mountain West Conference.

Mountain West Conference Opponents for NDSU

As part of the Mountain West Conference announcement on February 24, 2026, NDSU was informed of the following schedule details:

• Home Games:
  • Nevada
  • Northern Illinois
  • UTEP
  • Wyoming
• Away Games:
  • Air Force
  • Hawaii
  • New Mexico
  • UNLV

Notably, NDSU will not face San Jose State during the 2026 season. Each team within the conference features ten football-playing members, resulting in an eight-game schedule for each team. This setup means that teams will miss one Mountain West opponent in their schedules.

Season Ticket Information

NDSU supporters have the opportunity to renew their season tickets or secure new tickets through the El-Balad website. Those who place deposits by April 30 will qualify for the seat selection process scheduled for May. Any remaining tickets will be available for sale starting June 15.

As anticipation builds for the 2026 season, NDSU fans look forward to an exciting lineup of conference matchups.