2026 San Diego State Aztecs football team
| 2026 San Diego State Aztecs football | |
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| Conference | Pac-12 Conference |
| Record | 0–0 (0–0 Pac-12) |
| Head coach |
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| Associate head coach | Zac Barton (3nd season) |
| Offensive coordinator | Matt Johnson (2nd season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Demetrius Sumler (1st season) |
| Home stadium | Snapdragon Stadium |
| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boise State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresno State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oregon State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Diego State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: December 4, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of February 21, 2026 Rankings from AP poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The 2026 San Diego State Aztecs football team will represent San Diego State University as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team will be led by their third-year head coach Sean Lewis, and play their home games at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
This will be the Aztecs' first season in the Pac-12.[1]
Offseason
On December 7, 2025, defensive coordinator Rob Aurich was hired to the same position at Nebraska.[2] The next day, cornerbacks coach Demetrius Sumler was named the interim defensive coordinator for the New Mexico Bowl.[3] On December 20, a week ahead of the bowl game, Sumler was announced as the team's permanent defensive coordinator.[4]
Preseason
The Aztecs started their offseason with nine weeks of winter workouts, starting on January 23. Spring practice is scheduled to begin on March 23, culminating with the spring game on May 2.[1]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result |
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| September 5 | TBD | Portland State* | TBD | ||
| September 12 | TBD | at UCLA* | TBA[note 1] | TBD | |
| September 19 | TBD | James Madison* |
| TBD | |
| September 26 | TBD | at Toledo* | TBD | ||
| October 3 | TBD | Texas State |
| TBD | |
| October 10 | TBD | at Oregon State | TBD | ||
| October 17 | TBD | Fresno State |
| TBD | |
| October 24 | TBD | at Colorado State | TBD | ||
| October 31 | TBD | Washington State |
| TBD | |
| November 14 | TBD | Utah State |
| TBD | |
| November 21 | TBD | at Boise State | TBD | ||
| November 28 | TBD | at Pac-12 opponent TBA[note 2]* | TBD | ||
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Notes
- ^ UCLA currently has a lease until 2043 at the Rose Bowl, however, there are credible reports that they are expected to move their home games to SoFi Stadium from 2026 onwards.[5] It is unclear at this stage where this game will be played.
- ^ In the 2026 season, the Pac-12 will use a "flex" scheduling model for Week 13. After the round-robin conference schedule, the conference will determine the pairings for Week 13. "Flex" games will not count in the conference standings.[6]
References
- ^ a b Kenney, Kirk (January 26, 2026). "San Diego State begins the climb to 2026 football season — which is 222 days away". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (December 7, 2025). "San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich hired by Nebraska". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (December 9, 2025). "Demetrius Sumler eager to 'make the most of the opportunity' as SDSU's interim defensive coordinator". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk (December 20, 2025). "Demetrius Sumler named San Diego State defensive coordinator". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Bolch, Ben (November 10, 2025). "Rose Bowl seeks temporary restraining order in attempt to block UCLA move to SoFi Stadium". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "The new Pac-12 announces its 2026 football schedule" (Press release). Pac-12 Conference. February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2026 San Diego State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026.