Utah State Uniform Schedule 2026: Every Jersey and When the Aggies Wear It

Utah State has worn five different helmets in its first five games as a Pac-12 program. The Aggies opened in the cow print helmet, went to the white shell at Washington, took a navy shell to Utah, brought back their 1992 to 1995 logo for Homecoming against Troy, and wore the throwback Jumpin' Cow helmet Utah State announced for the trip to Boise State. This is the full Utah State 2026 uniform schedule: the blue home set, the white road set, every helmet in the drawer, the home game themes and a week-by-week outlook for all twelve games. We update this page as each combination is confirmed.

The Utah State 2026 Uniform Sets

Nike outfits the Aggies, and the base uniforms did not change much for the move from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 beyond the new conference patch. The helmet drawer is where Utah State has fun. The cow print helmet started as an April Fools' joke in 2024, got enough fan support to become real, and is now an annual Ag Day tradition. For 2026 the equipment staff hand-applied the navy spots so every player's helmet has its own pattern.

The 1992 Retro Helmet for Homecoming

Utah State revealed its Homecoming helmet on August 20: a white shell with the logo the program used from 1992 to 1995, a navy block U with STATE running down the left side and a bull leaping through it, with a small A brand on the bull's hip. It goes on for Homecoming against Troy on September 26 at Maverik Stadium. The jersey and pants were not announced ahead of time, and on the field the Aggies paired it with a navy jersey and navy pants in a 21-10 win.

The Full Utah State 2026 Uniform Schedule, Week by Week

September 5 vs. Idaho State. ★ Confirmed from the broadcast: the cow print helmet, white jersey, white pants, all white at home for Ag Day, with fans asked to wear cow print or white. It was a rough start to the Pac-12 era on the scoreboard. Idaho State, ranked in the FCS poll, kicked five field goals and won 29-17 at Maverik Stadium.

September 12 at Washington. ★ Confirmed from the Big Ten Network broadcast and the team's final score graphic: white helmet, white jersey, navy pants, against Washington in gold helmets, purple jerseys and gold pants at Husky Stadium. The Aggies took the No. 19 Huskies to the wire and lost 16-14. We track the other side on our Washington Huskies 2026 uniform schedule.

September 19 at Utah. ★ Confirmed from the broadcast: navy helmet, white jersey, white pants. Utah State announced navy pants with the set on Thursday and went with white on the field for the Battle of the Brothers at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah wore its Ute Proud look, a white tribal helmet with a red jersey and red pants, and won 33-0. The other side is on our Utah 2026 uniform schedule.

September 26 vs. Troy. ★ Retro helmet announced and confirmed from the broadcast: the 1992 to 1995 bull logo on a white shell, worn with a navy jersey and navy pants for Homecoming at Maverik Stadium, the first time the blue home jersey has appeared this season. Troy wore a black helmet, white jersey and black pants. Grady Brosterhous threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, Utah State scored the last 14 points, and the Aggies beat Troy 21-10 for their first win, now 1-3.

October 3 at Boise State, Albertsons Stadium, 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. ★ Confirmed by Utah State: white helmet with the throwback Jumpin' Cow logo, white jersey, white pants. That makes five different helmets in five games: the Aggies are taking the leaping cow mark from the program's past to the blue turf, on a white shell over an all-white uniform. It is the first Pac-12 road game, and Boise State has confirmed all blue for its conference home opener, blue helmet, blue jersey and blue pants, so it is white against blue on blue. More on our Boise State 2026 uniform schedule. The CBS frames match the all white, white helmet, white jersey, white pants, though they are too wide to make out the Jumpin' Cow decal itself. Boise State wore blue, blue and blue as announced. Maddux Madsen threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, and Boise State won 37-18 in the first Pac-12 game for both teams. Utah State fell to 1-4.

The Week 5 uniform reveal, via @USUFootball

October 9 vs. Washington State. ★ Confirmed from the broadcast: navy helmet, navy jersey, navy pants, head to toe navy for the Show Me game, with fans asked to wear blue. It is the second appearance of the blue home jersey, after Troy. Washington State wore the white helmet, white jersey and gray pants. The Aggies trailed 16-3 at halftime, then shut Washington State out in the second half and won 17-16 to move to 2-4. Grady Brosterhous threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Eli Wood. See our Washington State 2026 uniform schedule.

October 17. Bye. Utah State's only open date.

October 24 at Texas State. White expected. A trip to San Marcos, 5:30 p.m. Mountain on CBS Sports Network.

October 31 vs. Colorado State. Black expected. Halloween afternoon at Maverik Stadium, and the program lists it as a Halloween Blackout with fans in black. Our Colorado State 2026 uniform schedule covers the Rams.

November 7 vs. Fresno State. Blue expected. Military Appreciation and First Responders night, with fans asked to wear black or Salute to Service gear, so a black or military themed look is possible here too. The Bulldogs are on our Fresno State 2026 uniform schedule.

November 14 at San Diego State. White expected. Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium, with San Diego State expected in black. See our San Diego State 2026 uniform schedule.

November 21 at Oregon State. White expected. The last road trip, a late kickoff at Reser Stadium. More on our Oregon State 2026 uniform schedule.

November 28, flex game at home. Blue expected. The Pac-12 fills this date late in the season and the game does not count in the conference standings. Utah State's own home game theme graphic lists Boise State as the flex opponent, a rematch of October 3, and calls it Senior Day with fans in blue.

Why Utah State Wore White at Home

The home team in college football usually picks its color and sends the visitor to white, but it can also choose white, and Utah State did exactly that for the opener. The Ag Day theme asked fans to wear cow print or white, and the team matched it: a white jersey and white pants to set off the white helmet with navy spots. Idaho State wore orange jerseys, so the colors never clashed. The blue jersey finally debuted with navy pants for Homecoming against Troy, and the October 9 Show Me game against Washington State, a Friday night with the crowd in blue, is the next home date we expect it.

The Bottom Line

Five games, five helmets. Utah State went cow print at home, white at Washington and navy at Utah, all over the white jersey, then brought out the 1992 retro helmet for Homecoming, and the blue home jersey finally appeared with it in the 21-10 win over Troy. The fifth helmet, confirmed by Utah State, was the throwback Jumpin' Cow on a white shell, all white, in a 37-18 loss at Boise State that left the Aggies 1-4. For the Show Me game against Washington State, the navy helmet came back with the navy jersey and navy pants, and Utah State came back from 16-3 down at halftime to win 17-16. Next, the Blackout against Colorado State on Halloween is the natural spot for black, and the flex date on November 28 is Senior Day at home. The grid above has every game with the expected set, and we add a star as each uniform is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jersey is Utah State wearing this week?

Utah State wore head to toe navy against Washington State on Friday, October 9, the Show Me game: navy helmet, navy jersey and navy pants, confirmed from the broadcast, in a 17-16 comeback win that moved the Aggies to 2-4. After the October 17 bye, Utah State visits Texas State on October 24, where white is expected. The week-by-week grid above lists every game with the expected uniform.

What are Utah State's football uniforms for 2026?

A navy blue home jersey, a white jersey with a UTAH STATE wordmark and navy sleeve stripes, and black in the closet. Pants come in navy and white, and the Pac-12 patch is new this season. The helmets are a white shell with the navy U State logo, a navy shell with the logo in white, the cow print helmet, a retro homecoming helmet and the throwback Jumpin' Cow helmet worn at Boise State. Nike makes the uniforms.

Why does Utah State wear a cow print helmet?

It celebrates the university's agricultural roots. The design began as an April Fools' joke in 2024, fans loved it, and it became a real helmet. Utah State wore it for Ag Day in the 2026 opener against Idaho State, with navy spots hand-placed by the equipment staff so no two helmets match.

What is Utah State's homecoming helmet in 2026?

A white helmet with the 1992 to 1995 logo, a bull leaping through a navy block U with STATE down the side. Utah State wore it for Homecoming against Troy on Saturday, September 26 at Maverik Stadium, with a navy jersey and navy pants, and won 21-10.

What did Utah State wear against Idaho State?

The cow print helmet, a white jersey and white pants on September 5 at Maverik Stadium. Idaho State won 29-17.

Who does Utah State play on November 28?

A Pac-12 flex game at Maverik Stadium that does not count in the conference standings. The conference sets the matchup late in the season, and Utah State's own home schedule graphic lists Boise State for the date, which is also Senior Day.

How many games does Utah State play in 2026?

Twelve regular season games: six at Maverik Stadium, including the flex game, and six on the road, with a single bye on October 17. It is Utah State's first season in the Pac-12 after thirteen years in the Mountain West.