Pac-12 Conference releases 2023 football schedule

PULLMAN, WA - NOVEMBER 26: Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the game between the Washington Huskies and the Washington State Cougars on November 26, 2022, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA. (Photo by Oliver McK

The 2023 football schedule for the Pac-12 Conference was announced Wednesday.

The schedule includes 10 games against Power Five opponents outside the Pac-12, five games against non-conference teams that finished in the AP Top 25 rankings, 18 games against non-conference teams that played in a bowl game and another three against teams that were in the FCS playoffs. 

The 2023 season kicks off on Aug. 26 as USC hosts San Jose State. 

In the first three weeks, there'll be re-matches from last year, which include Wisconsin at Washington State and Washington at Michigan State.

During the final two weeks of the regular season, rivalry games will be played, followed by the Pac-12 Football Championship Game in Las Vegas on Dec. 1. 

The Apple Cup is scheduled for Nov. 25 in Week 13. 

Here is Washington's schedule: 

  • Sept. 2 – home vs. Boise State
  • Sept. 9 – home vs. Tulsa
  • Sept. 16 – at Michigan State
  • Sept. 23 – home vs. California
  • Sept. 30 – at Arizona
  • Oct. 7 – off week
  • Oct. 14 – home vs. Oregon
  • Oct. 21 ­– home vs. Arizona State
  • Oct. 28 – at Stanford
  • Nov. 4 – at USC
  • Nov. 11 – home vs. Utah
  • Nov. 18 – at Oregon State
  • Nov. 25 – home vs. Washington State
  • Fri., Dec. 1 – Pac-12 Championship Game

Here is Washington State's schedule: 

  • Sept. 2 – at Colorado State
  • Sept. 9 – home vs. Wisconsin
  • Sept. 16 – home vs. Northern Colorado  
  • Sept. 23 – home vs. Oregon State
  • Sept. 30 – off week
  • Oct. 7 – at UCLA
  • Oct. 14 – home vs. Arizona
  • Oct. 21 – at Oregon
  • Oct. 28 – at Arizona State
  • Nov. 4 – home vs. Stanford
  • Nov. 11 – at California
  • Nov. 17 – home vs. Colorado  
  • Nov. 25 – at Washington 

For the entire conference schedule, click here.