Utah Tech to Face Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
The Utah Tech football team travels to California on October 26, 2026, to take on Cal Poly.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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The Utah Tech football team will face Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on October 26, 2026. Utah Tech enters the contest seeking its first win of the season while holding an 0-7 overall record.
Why it matters
Utah Tech aims to secure its first victory of the year following a loss to Portland State on October 10. The team relies on a quick passing game to drive offensive production.
Utah Tech currently holds an 0-4 conference record while Cal Poly maintains a 3-2 conference record. During the recent Portland State game, Bronson Barben recorded 224 passing yards and caught a touchdown pass from Isaac McMullin.
The players
Utah Tech
A college football team currently competing in the conference with an 0-7 overall record.
Cal Poly
A university football program based in San Luis Obispo holding a 4-4 overall record this season.
Southern Utah
A football team based in Cedar City that holds a 3-4 overall record and recently defeated UC Davis.
Bronson Barben
A quarterback for Utah Tech who recorded 224 passing yards in the team's recent matchup.
Isaac McMullin
A player for Utah Tech who connected with Bronson Barben for a touchdown pass.
The details
Utah Tech utilized a quick passing attack against Portland State, where Zay Morris added four catches for 62 yards. Meanwhile, Southern Utah, which recently defeated UC Davis 38-17, will play Idaho in Moscow on the same day.
Timeline
Utah Tech played Portland State on October 10.
Utah Tech plays Cal Poly on October 26, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Southern Utah plays Idaho on October 26, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This game represents a critical opportunity for Utah Tech to break its season-long winless streak within the 2026 college football conference schedule. Conversely, the result helps define the conference hierarchy as teams strive for postseason positioning in the final weeks.
Utah Tech seeks to utilize their quick passing game to overcome a struggling offensive start against Cal Poly. The outcome will determine if Utah Tech can secure its first conference win of the year.
The takeaway
Utah Tech remains focused on executing their passing strategy to end their season-long losing streak. Consistency on offense will be the primary factor for the team as they look to secure a win in San Luis Obispo.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cedar City News.
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