A Look At Oregon State's Kickoff Times, TV Designations For 2026

The Beavers return to a conference schedule this season, with appearances on national linear networks for most of their

Nov 8, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) warms up before the game against the Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

As the new-look Pac-12 begins football operations this fall, the Oregon State Beavers will enter the first season of their rebuild under JaMarcus Shephard.

Beaver fans in Corvallis will be treated to six home games at Reser Stadium, while fans across the country will have a fairly easy time catching most contests on linear cable networks.

Here's a look at what we know about Oregon State's football schedule heading into the 2026-2027 campaign.

2026 OREGON STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (All Times PT)

Sept. 5 – at Houston – 9:00 a.m. – ESPN
Beaver fans will need to wake up early to watch Oregon State's season opener against Willie Fritz's Houston Cougars. The Beavers are the road team this year after a heartbreaking, three-point loss to UH in Corvallis in 2025.

Sept 12 – vs. Texas Tech – 4:30 p.m. – CBS

Sept. 19 – vs. Montana – 8:00 p.m. – USA

Sept. 26 – at UTEP – 6:00 p.m. – MW+
Oregon State's lone contest in 2026 that will only be available to watch on streaming, the Beavers make the trip to El Paso, Texas. UTEP will make the return trip to Corvallis in 2027 at a date to be determined.

Oct. 3 – at Colorado State – 3:00 p.m. – USA

Oct. 10 – vs. San Diego State – 3:00 p.m. – USA

Oct. 17 – vs. Washington State – 3:00 p.m. – USA

Oct. 24 – BYE

Oct. 31 – at Fresno State – 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. – USA

Nov. 7 – vs. Texas State – 7:30 p.m. – CW
The Beavers do battle with the Bobcats for the first time on the gridiron late in the Pac-12 campaign.

Nov. 14 – at Boise State – 3:00 p.m. – USA

Nov. 21 – vs. Utah State – 7:30 p.m. – CBSSN

Nov. 28 – FLEX (road game)
As of now, this game is projected to be a matchup between the Beavs and Washington State in Pullman. However, the Pac-12 will retain the right to adjust matchups "based on the best interests of the league, including College Football Playoff (CFP) considerations at that time." Matchups will be confirmed six days prior, at the latest.

Dec. 4 – Pac-12 Championship Game (Friday, at home venue of highest seed) - CBS
The Pac-12 title's matchup will be determined upon the conclusion of Week 12 (Nov. 21).

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