Idaho strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 
H · 2 
H · 3 
H · 5 
A · 6 
A · 7 
H · 8 
A · 9 
H · 10 
H · 11 
A · 12 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Idaho 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | @ | 11 | Played |
| 2 | Lamar | vs | 8 | Played |
| 3 | Abilene Christian | vs | 1 | Played |
| 5 | Montana State | vs | 14 | Upcoming |
| 6 | Weber State | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Montana | @ | 13 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Southern Utah | vs | 6.4 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Portland State | @ | 0 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Eastern Washington | vs | 2 | Upcoming |
| 11 | UC Davis | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Idaho State | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Idaho Vandals 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Idaho schedule in 2026?
Idaho faces an easier than average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 5.7 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is Idaho strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Idaho 2026 schedule.