San José State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced a home-and-home football series scheduled for the 2026 and 2030 seasons, according to an announcement released by the athletic departments. The agreement secures future non-conference matchups between the two Mountain West programs.
2026 and 2030 Matchup Details
According to the official athletic department releases, San José State will host the first game of the series on September 5, 2026, at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California. The return game is scheduled for September 7, 2030, when the Spartans will travel to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to face the Rebels.
Series History and Context
The two universities share a long-standing athletic history as conference opponents. According to historical records from both institutions, San José State and UNLV have met 24 times on the gridiron, with the series dating back to 1982. The scheduling of these future games maintains regional ties as both athletic programs navigate college football scheduling landscapes.
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