2026 Football Schedule Thread

[StockonLB]

Schedule announcements starting to fly on FBSchedules.com

I expect Sac will be one of the last with all the changes, haven’t noticed any updates based on other schools.

 

[Bodega Joe]

I don’t understand how we’re landing any recruits right now without a schedule for 2026. I wonder if there’s something they’re able to share with the recruits and the incoming coaching transfers that they’re not able to share with the public? Or does everyone just have blind faith?

 

[OldSchoolHornet]

I don’t understand how we’re landing any recruits right now without a schedule for 2026. I wonder if there’s something they’re able to share with the recruits and the incoming coaching transfers that they’re not able to share with the public? Or does everyone just have blind faith?

Bodega...I told you earlier...there's a schedule in place.

 

[JB94]

Bodega...I told you earlier...there's a schedule in place.

What are your thoughts on the schedule?

 

[FootballAlum84]

What are your thoughts on the schedule?

Why so much secrecy and hold up? Whats the point in waiting now?

 

[Bodega Joe]

Bodega...I told you earlier...there's a schedule in place.

I appreciate your input on this board OSH. But as someone who is an avid fan but not on the inner circle of the program I feel like it would have been leaked by now, or at least some more promising indications. So my question isn't intended to challenge you but rather a curiosity to try to fill in the blanks.

 

[Hornet25]

For the younger players, they would also need to have some confidence that there won't be problems with the future of the program beyond this year.

 

[OldSchoolHornet]

Why so much secrecy and hold up? Whats the point in waiting now?

It's not secrecy...think prudence. It's avoidance of potential contractual issues if a last-minute conference affiliation should present itself.

 

[FootballAlum84]

It's not secrecy...think prudence. It's avoidance of potential contractual issues if a last-minute conference affiliation should present itself.

If the schedule is set though I would imagine that contracts have been signed and the teams aren’t on the other end being strung along like “sure we’ll play you but we’re okay not signing a contract in case something better happens for you.”

 

[Kadeezy]

If the schedule is set though I would imagine that contracts have been signed and the teams aren’t on the other end being strung along like “sure we’ll play you but we’re okay not signing a contract in case something better happens for you.”

I'd imagine it would be frowned upon for an independent to announce games against foes whose full conference slate has not been announced yet either.

 

[FootballAlum84]

I'd imagine it would be frowned upon for an independent to announce games against foes whose full conference slate has not been announced yet either.

I still am not sure if I see the relevance? There is an entire website dedicated to future schedules agreements regardless of conference schedules being set. Our Independent schedule would not reveal anything about other conferences. At this point we’re probably going to see unexciting games against other FCS independents like Merrimack and Chicago State that appear to be available.

In my opinion…
1. there is still not a full contracted schedule
2. FBS affiliation is for sure, not happening in the 2026 season.