
Big Sky Conference Expands with Southern Utah and Utah Tech
The Big Sky Conference welcomes Southern Utah and Utah Tech, reshaping its football landscape with geographic synergy, financial gains, and new scheduling challenges.
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The Big Sky Conference welcomes Southern Utah and Utah Tech, reshaping its football landscape with geographic synergy, financial gains, and new scheduling challenges.

The Big Sky Conference’s preseason rankings have been released, projecting Weber State to finish ninth or tenth in the 13‑team league. Montana State tops the polls for a sixth straight year, while Southern Utah and Utah Tech occupy middle and bottom spots. Idaho State is seen as a dark horse, and Weber High alumnus Stryker Rashid lands on the FCS Preseason All‑America First Team.

The conference revealed the full roster of student‑athlete participants, broadcast details on ESPN+ and Scripps Sports, and announced a gala honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame class.