2026 Pac-12 strength of schedule
Oregon State 7.8 2 
Boise State 7.2 3 
Colorado State 7.1 4 
Utah State 6.8 5 
Washington State 6.8 6 
Texas State 6.7 7 
Fresno State 6.0 8 
San Diego State 5.9 Strength of schedule = opponents' average win total this season (6.4 = FBS average). Records-based, no Vegas win-total futures. Source: CollegeFootballData. Click any team for its week-by-week schedule.
All 8 Pac-12 programs ranked by their opponents' win totals. Bars right of center are tougher than the 6.4-win FBS average, left is easier.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pac-12 team has the hardest schedule in 2026?
Oregon State has the toughest 2026 schedule in the Pac-12. Its opponents average 7.8 wins against an FBS average of 6.4.
Which Pac-12 team has the easiest schedule in 2026?
San Diego State has the easiest 2026 schedule in the Pac-12, with opponents averaging 5.9 wins.
How is strength of schedule calculated?
Each team's 2026 opponents are weighted by their win total in the current season's results and averaged across the schedule (records-based, no Vegas win-total futures). The FBS average is the mean win total of every FBS program, so the baseline moves as the season is played.