A season of milestones
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has released its 2026 football schedule, a 10-game slate that blends home-field advantage with a demanding road circuit. Four of the contests will be played at the Kolf Sports Center, giving the Titans a chance to leverage their familiar turf while they chase another winning season.
Opening act and early road tests
The season opens on September 5 with a home matchup against Linfield University. The Titans previously routed the Wildcats 31-14, and the early kickoff sets a tone of confidence as the team looks to build momentum.
Weeks two and three take the squad on the road to Alma College and Coe College. Alma arrived at the previous season with an 8-3 record and a second-round playoff run, while Coe posted a 9-3 mark and also advanced deep into the postseason. Both opponents promise competitive tests for the Titans.
Mid-season showdowns
After a conference bye week, the Titans return to Kolf on October 3 for a clash with UW-La Crosse, a game that also marks Hall of Fame Day. Historically, the two schools have met 77 times, with La Crosse holding a 54-18-6 edge, but Oshkosh has been closing the gap in recent years.
Week six brings a trip to face the reigning NCAA Division III champion UW-River Falls. The previous meeting was a nail-biter, a 21-17 victory for Oshkosh, and the championship pedigree of the opposing team adds extra stakes to the contest.
Late-season narratives
The schedule then rotates through familiar Wisconsin rivals. A seventh-week showdown with UW-Eau Claire will be the 77th meeting, a series in which Oshkosh has won nine of the last ten games. Homecoming week could feature a matchup with UW-Platteville, while later dates see the Titans travel to face UW-Whitewater, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout.
Senior Day on November 14 may cap the regular season against UW-Stout, a rivalry that favors Oshkosh with a 43-25-1 all-time record. Across the slate, the Titans will meet six teams that qualified for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, underscoring the challenging yet rewarding nature of the 2026 campaign.