SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State is adding six games with Fresno State to their non-conference schedule to keep the Battle for the Valley rivalry going, announced by Director of Athletics Jeff Konya on Tuesday.
The first non-conference game will be on Sept. 19, 2026, from CEFCU Stadium, with each school hosting three games. The Spartans and Bulldogs will play non-conference games in 2026, 2027, 2029, 2032, 2033, and 2034.
"It was important that we maintained the Battle for the Valley rivalry to our fans, players, and staff, and this series allows us to do that," said Konya. "Both Fresno State and San José State know how important these rivalry games are, and we look forward to taking on the Bulldogs in the foreseeable future."
The Spartans and Bulldogs play at CEFCU Stadium in 2025 for one last conference clash for the Valley Trophy, which they've been playing for since 2013. The rivalry between the two schools goes back to 1921; they've met 87 times overall and in 27 of the last 29 years.
Fresno State Upcoming Non-Conference Games
- Sept. 19, 2026 at CEFCU Stadium
- Sept. 25, 2027 at Fresno St.
- Sept. 29, 2029 at Fresno St.
- Oct. 2, 2032 at CEFCU Stadium
- Sept. 24, 2033 at Fresno St.
- Sept. 9, 2034 at CEFCU Stadium
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