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

Utah has worn all red in both 2026 games so far, red helmet, red jersey and red pants, and the next big uniform call comes Saturday, when the Ute Proud game against Utah State usually brings a special helmet built with the Ute Indian Tribe. This is the full Utah 2026 uniform schedule: the red home set, the white road set, the black alternate, the Ute Proud look and a week-by-week outlook for all twelve games. We update this page as each combination is confirmed.

The Utah 2026 Uniform Sets

Utah treats the helmet as the variable. The jersey is almost always red at home and white on the road, but the shell and the logo on it change week to week, and the program runs a hand-painted helmet game every season since 2016 except 2020: the "Mālama Lahaina" Polynesian tribute against Iowa State in 2024, and a black circle and feather design for the all-black Dark Mode game against Cincinnati in 2025. The other change this year is commercial. Utah is wearing its first jersey patch, from University of Utah Health, and the ALKEME helmet bumper logo, both of which debuted in the opener against Idaho. This is also Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach after Kyle Whittingham, so the closet is the one constant. Big 12 home teams wear color and visitors wear white, which makes the road dates predictable and the home dates a question of theme.

The Full Utah 2026 Uniform Schedule, Week by Week

September 3 vs. Idaho. ★ Confirmed from the broadcast and Utah's own reveal: red helmet, red jersey, red pants, the all-red combination for a Thursday night opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with the new University of Utah Health jersey patch and ALKEME helmet bumper making their debut. Idaho wore black helmets, white jerseys and black pants. Utah won 66-14. ESPN files this game under September 4 because its feed runs on UTC; the 7 p.m. Mountain kickoff was Thursday, September 3.

September 12 vs. Arkansas. ★ Confirmed from the broadcast: all red again, red helmet, red jersey, red pants, for the Red Out and Eric Weddle's Ring of Honor induction. Arkansas came in all white, white helmets, white jerseys and white pants, so the SEC visit looked like a clean red-versus-white split under the lights. Utah won 43-10. Same calendar note: the 8:15 p.m. Mountain kickoff shows as September 13 on ESPN.

September 19 vs. Utah State. Ute Proud look expected, not yet revealed. The athletic department lists this as the Ute Proud and Hall of Fame game, 1:30 p.m. Mountain on FOX. The Ute Proud helmet has been white with the tribal interlocking U's in each of the last two seasons, over a black throwback jersey against TCU in 2024 and over the red throwback jersey and red pants against Texas Tech in 2025. We will star this cell when Utah posts the combination, which usually lands in game week.

September 26 at Iowa State. White expected. First Big 12 road trip, to Jack Trice Stadium, with Iowa State expected in cardinal at home.

October 3. Bye.

October 10 vs. Kansas. Red expected. Utah still lists the promotion for this date as "To Be Announced," so this is the open home slot on the calendar. Kansas will be in white; the Jayhawks' side is on our Kansas 2026 uniform schedule.

October 17 at Colorado. White expected. The Rumble in the Rockies at Folsom Field, where Colorado is expected in black. More on the Buffaloes' options on our Colorado 2026 uniform schedule.

October 24 vs. Houston. Red expected. Homecoming and Parent Family Weekend, a traditional spot for a themed helmet if Utah wants one.

October 31 at Cincinnati. White expected. Halloween at Nippert Stadium. Last season's all-black Dark Mode game with hand-painted helmets came against Cincinnati in Salt Lake City, but this year's meeting is on the road, where Utah wears white.

November 7 vs. BYU. Red expected. The Holy War is billed as a Red Out and Military Appreciation game, and a Red Out makes red the safest call on this page after the Arkansas game went head to toe in it.

November 14 at Arizona. White expected. A November trip to Tucson.

November 21 at TCU. White expected. TCU is expected in purple at home; see our TCU 2026 uniform schedule.

November 27 vs. West Virginia. Red expected. Senior Day on Black Friday, 7 p.m. Mountain on FOX. ESPN shows November 28 because of UTC. Utah has not said which home game gets the 2026 hand-painted helmet, and a home finale is where it landed in 2024.

The Bottom Line

Two games, one look: Utah has gone all red at home twice, and with a Red Out still ahead against BYU, red is the base of this season. The real uniform stories are the helmets. Saturday's Ute Proud game against Utah State is the next reveal, and somewhere on the home schedule sits the annual hand-painted helmet, with Kansas, Houston and West Virginia the open candidates. Road dates at Iowa State, Colorado, Cincinnati, Arizona and TCU should all be white. The grid above has every date, and we fill in the stars as each uniform is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jersey is Utah wearing this week?

Utah hosts Utah State on Saturday, September 19, in its Ute Proud game, and the combination had not been revealed as of September 16. The Ute Proud helmet has been white with tribal-styled interlocking U's in each of the last two seasons. Last week against Arkansas, Utah wore all red: red helmet, red jersey and red pants.

What are Utah's football uniforms for 2026?

A red home jersey with white numerals and white sleeve stripes, a white road jersey with red numerals, a black alternate from the throwback set, and red, white and black helmets that rotate between the drum and feather, circle and feather, and interlocking U's logos. New for 2026 are a University of Utah Health jersey patch and an ALKEME logo on the helmet bumper.

Does Utah have a new alternate uniform in 2026?

Nothing new has been announced beyond the sponsor patch and helmet bumper logo. The two special looks to watch are the Ute Proud combination on September 19 and the annual hand-painted helmet, which Utah has worn every season since 2016 except 2020. Its 2026 date and design have not been announced.

What did Utah wear against Arkansas?

All red: red helmet, red jersey and red pants, for the September 12 Red Out at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Arkansas wore all white. Utah won 43-10.

Why does Utah wear all red?

The all-red set is Utah's home look of choice so far in 2026, worn against Idaho and again for the Red Out against Arkansas, when the athletic department asked fans to wear red. BYU on November 7 is also a Red Out.

What is Utah's Ute Proud game?

An annual home game honoring the Ute Indian Tribe, which has a formal agreement with the university over the use of the Utes name. Members of the tribe perform at halftime, and Utah wears a special helmet. In 2026 it is the September 19 game against Utah State.

How many games does Utah play in 2026?

Twelve regular season games: seven at Rice-Eccles Stadium and five on the road, with a bye on October 3. The full schedule with expected uniforms is in the grid above.