Utah is finishing up its time in the Pac-12 this season before preparing for a jump to the Big 12 in 2024. While the team is focused on finishing out the 2023 season with a strong showing, the Big 12 released its list of annual opponents and matchups on Wednesday.

In the move to the Big 12, the Utes will face current Pac-12 programs Arizona, Arizona State and Colorado in the 2024 schedule. Utah will also face BYU every season from 2024-27 as that in-state rivalry will be back in the same conference. That specific rivalry for the Utes was a selling point for the Big 12 when it came to expansion.

“As we look towards the future of this Conference, we are thrilled to introduce the first football scheduling matrix for the new-look Big 12,” said Commissioner Brett Yormark. “I’m grateful to our membership for their support throughout the scheduling process. In this model, competitive balance and student-athlete wellness was prioritized. Rivalries will be protected and new matchups will be introduced – the excitement and parity this Conference is known for will continue for years to come.”

Utah will begin its Big 12 journey with 5 conference road games in 2024 and again in 2026. The Utes will have 5 games during the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Here are the yearly opponents for Kyle Whittingham’s team from 2024-27:

2024

  • Away: Arizona State, Colorado, Houston, Oklahoma State, UCF
  • Home: Arizona, BYU, TCU, Iowa State

2025

  • Away: BYU, Baylor, Kansas, West Virginia
  • Home: Arizona State, Colorado, Texas Tech, Kansas State, Cincinnati

2026

  • Away: Arizona, Colorado, TCU, Iowa State, Cincinnati
  • Home: BYU, Houston, Kansas, West Virginia,

2027

  • Away: Arizona State, BYU, Texas Tech, Kansas State
  • Home: Arizona, Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma State, UCF