Teams from the West competed in 21 games in Week Three.
You probably didn’t have time to watch them all, but fortunately, you don’t have to—you can read about them below.
Here are brief game summaries for each matchup.
[[2026 SuperWest Combined College Football Standings]]
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UCLA 52, Purdue 38 | Oregon State 52, Montana 17 | Fresno State 26, San José State 10 | North Dakota State 31, Sacramento State 10 | Arizona 42, Northern Illinois 17 | Boise State 38, South Dakota 24 | James Madison 26, San Diego State 13 | Northwestern 41, Colorado 7 | No. 11 BYU 41, Colorado State 23 | No. 24 Oklahoma 14, New Mexico 6 | Washington 48, Eastern Washington 16 | Middle Tennessee 27, Nevada 20 | Duke 35, Stanford 7 | No. 17 Utah 33, Utah State 0 | California 49, Wagner 7 | Washington State 48, Duquesne 7 | No. 12 USC 42, Rutgers 35 | No. 19 Michigan 52, UTEP 17 | Central Michigan 24, Wyoming 10 | Arizona State 24, Kansas 17 | No. 21 Oregon 84, Portland State 0
Saturday, September 19, 2026
UCLA 52, Purdue 38
Rose Bowl
The Bruins downed the Boilermakers 52-38 Saturday at home in Pasadena. Purdue's Ryan Browne threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns. UCLA's Nico Iamaleava threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, and Wayne Knight rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Anthony Woods rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown for UCLA. Samuel Omosigho paced UCLA with 12 tackles, Rodrick Pleasant pulled down a pick, and Sahir West recovered two fumbles. John Slaughter led Purdue with 10 stops. UCLA outgained Purdue in total yards 645-488.
Up Next: UCLA faces Maryland on the road
Oregon State 52, Montana 17
Reser Stadium
The Beavers destroyed Montana 52-17 Saturday at home in Corvallis. OSU's Braden Atkinson threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns, and scored a TD rushing. Montana's Keali'i Ah Yat threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns, and Brooks Davis caught a touchdown pass to go with his 135 receiving yards. Jesse Legree caught a touchdown pass to go with his 100 receiving yards for Oregon State, and Aeryn Hampton caught a touchdown pass to go with his 94 receiving yards. Drake Vickers paced the Beavers with eight tackles, Kai Wheaton hauled in an interception, and RJ Whitten recovered a fumble. Naiteitei Mose led Montana with 12 stops. OSU outgained Montana in total yards 510-338. It was a dominant performance by the Beavers from start to finish.
Up Next: Oregon State takes on UTEP on the road
Fresno State 26, San José State 10
CEFCU Stadium
The Bulldogs dispatched the Spartans 26-10 Saturday on the road in San Jose. SJSU's Luke Weaver threw for 244 yards and a touchdown, and Anthony Ivey recorded 150 receiving yards. FS's Josiah Freeman caught a touchdown pass to go with his 95 receiving yards. Mitchell Watanabe kicked four field goals for Fresno State. Gerayas Grimes paced the Bulldogs with 10 tackles, and Ethan Tierney pulled down two picks. Dylan Lee led San José State with 11 stops. The Bulldogs defense sacked SJSU's quarterback five times. FS generated more explosive plays than SJSU with an explosiveness rating of 1.47.
Up Next: Fresno State faces Rice at home, and San José State has a bye
North Dakota State 31, Sacramento State 10
Hornet Stadium
The Bison thrashed the Hornets 31-10 Saturday on the road in Montgomery, leading from start to finish. Sac State's Jackson Sharman threw for 238 yards and a touchdown. NDSU's Nathan Hayes threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, and DJ Scott rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Williams caught a touchdown pass to go with his 134 receiving yards for North Dakota State. Darius Givance paced the Bison with seven tackles, Taylen Eady hauled in an interception, and Givance recovered a fumble and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown. Alex Rocha led Sacramento State with eight stops. The Bison defense stuffed Sac State behind the line of scrimmage on 34.6% of rushing attempts.
Up Next: Sacramento State faces Massachusetts at home
Arizona 42, Northern Illinois 17
Arizona Stadium
The Wildcats hammered the Huskies 42-17 Saturday at home in Tucson.
Up Next: Arizona takes on Washington State on the road
Boise State 38, South Dakota 24
Albertsons Stadium
The Broncos dispatched South Dakota 38-24 Saturday at home in Boise, with a decisive fourth quarter. South Dakota's Austyn Modrzewski threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns. BSU's Maddux Madsen threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, and Dylan Riley rushed for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Sire Gaines rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown for Boise State. Boen Phelps paced BSU with five tackles, and Travis Anderson hauled in two interceptions. Wade Abrams led South Dakota with 14 stops. BSU was efficient on offense with a 60.0% success rate on plays.
Up Next: Boise State takes on Western Michigan on the road
James Madison 26, San Diego State 13
Snapdragon Stadium
The Dukes upset the Aztecs 26-13 Saturday on the road in San Diego, leading wire-to-wire. JMU's Camden Coleman threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, and scored a TD rushing. SDSU's Jayden Denegal threw for 209 yards and a touchdown, and Javion Kinnard rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown. Cole Keller hauled in two touchdown receptions for James Madison. Nakian Jackson paced JMU with 14 tackles, and JT Hooten pulled down a pick. Sione Hala led San Diego State with 10 stops. JMU outgained SDSU in total yards 417-401.
Up Next: San Diego State plays Toledo on the road
Northwestern 41, Colorado 7
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
The Wildcats destroyed the Buffaloes 41-7 Saturday at home in Evanston. Northwestern's Aidan Chiles threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, and scored two TDs rushing. CU's Joseph Williams caught a touchdown pass to go with his 88 receiving yards. Joseph Himon II hauled in three touchdown receptions for Northwestern. Robert Fitzgerald paced Northwestern with 11 tackles, Braden Turner hauled in an interception, and Fitzgerald recovered a fumble. Randon Fontenette led Colorado with 13 stops. Northwestern outgained CU in total yards 423-348. It was a dominant performance by the Wildcats from start to finish.
Up Next: Colorado plays Baylor on the road
No. 11 BYU 41, Colorado State 23
Canvas Stadium
The Cougars rolled over the Rams 41-23 Saturday on the road in Fort Collins. BYU's Bear Bachmeier passed for 227 yards, and LJ Martin rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Legend Glasker recorded 131 receiving yards for Brigham Young. The Cougars' Matthias Dunn kicked two field goals. Cade Uluave paced BYU with five tackles, and Hunter Clegg pulled down a pick. TreShawn Moore led CSU with nine stops. BYU outgained CSU in total yards 559-302.
Up Next: BYU has a bye , and Colorado State takes on UTSA on the road
No. 24 Oklahoma 14, New Mexico 6
Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)
The Sooners downed the Lobos 14-6 Saturday at home in Norman. OU's John Mateer threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, and Isaiah Sategna caught a touchdown pass to go with his 101 receiving yards. UNM's Grant Glasgow kicked two field goals. Owen Heinecke paced Oklahoma with eight tackles. Austin Brawley led New Mexico with nine stops. The Sooners defense sacked UNM's quarterback six times. OU outgained UNM in total yards 299-185.
Up Next: New Mexico plays New Mexico State on the road
Washington 48, Eastern Washington 16
Husky Stadium
The Huskies obliterated Eastern Washington 48-16 Saturday at home in Seattle, leading from start to finish. Washington's Demond Williams Jr. threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns, and Dezmen Roebuck recorded 121 receiving yards. Baron Naone recorded 103 receiving yards for Washington, and Rashid Williams caught two touchdown passes to go with his 86 receiving yards. Eastern Washington's Soren Mckee kicked three field goals. Jacob Manu paced Washington with eight tackles, and Xe'Ree Alexander recovered a fumble. Bryce Smith led Eastern Washington with 12 stops. Washington generated more explosive plays than Eastern Washington with an explosiveness rating of 1.41.
Up Next: Washington takes on Minnesota at home
Middle Tennessee 27, Nevada 20
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium
The Blue Raiders knocked off the Wolf Pack 27-20 Saturday at home in Murfreesboro, in a back-and-forth battle with four lead changes. MTSU's Roman Gagliano tossed two touchdown passes, and Antonio Martin rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown. Nevada's Joe McFadden kicked two field goals. Dominic Bourgeois kicked two field goals for Middle Tennessee. Korey Smith paced the Blue Raiders with 10 tackles, Jason Hardy pulled down a pick, and Jackson Lowe recovered a fumble. EJ Smith led Nevada with 11 stops. MTSU outgained Nevada in total yards 330-259.
Up Next: Nevada plays Air Force at home
Duke 35, Stanford 7
Wallace Wade Stadium
The Blue Devils crushed the Cardinal 35-7 Saturday at home in Durham. Duke's Walker Eget threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, and Nate Sheppard rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and hauled in a TD catch. Dylan Flowers paced Duke with seven tackles, and Kendall Johnson recovered a fumble. Sam Mattingly led The Tree with nine stops. The Blue Devils defense sacked The Tree's quarterback four times. Duke outgained The Tree in total yards 470-237. It was a dominant performance by the Blue Devils from start to finish.
Up Next: Stanford takes on Georgia Tech at home
No. 17 Utah 33, Utah State 0
Rice-Eccles Stadium
The Utes blanked the Aggies 33-0 Saturday at home in Salt Lake City, leading from start to finish. Utah's Devon Dampier threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, and Daniel Bray rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown. Braden Pegan caught two touchdown passes to go with his 122 receiving yards for Utah. The Utes' Dillon Curtis kicked two field goals. Trey Reynolds paced Utah with 10 tackles, Rabbit Evans pulled down a pick, and Nate Tilmon recovered a fumble. Chapman Lewis led USU with 11 stops. The Utes defense sacked USU's quarterback four times. Utah outgained USU in total yards 480-188.
Up Next: Utah faces Iowa State on the road, and Utah State plays Troy at home
California 49, Wagner 7
California Memorial Stadium
The Golden Bears destroyed Wagner 49-7 Saturday at home in Berkeley, leading all the way. Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 413 yards and three touchdowns, and Adam Mohammed rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Kyion Grayes caught a touchdown pass to go with his 98 receiving yards for California. Kingston Lopa paced the Golden Bears with five tackles, and Lopa hauled in an interception. Shamar Williams led Wagner with 10 stops. Cal was efficient on offense with a 57.7% success rate on plays.
Up Next: California takes on Clemson at home
Washington State 48, Duquesne 7
Gesa Field
The Cougars hammered Duquesne 48-7 Saturday at home in Pullman. WSU's Caden Pinnick tossed two touchdown passes, and rushed for 76 yards and a TD, and Maxwell Woods gained 116 yards on the ground. Kirby Vorhees rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns for Washington State. Tank Hawkins returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown for the Cougars. Matyus McLain paced Washington State with six tackles. James Monds III led Duquesne with seven stops. WSU outgained Duquesne in total yards 512-180. It was a dominant performance by the Cougars from start to finish.
Up Next: Washington State faces Arizona at home
No. 12 USC 42, Rutgers 35
SHI Stadium
The Trojans topped the Scarlet Knights 42-35 Saturday on the road in Piscataway, leading wire-to-wire. USC's Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns. Rutgers' Dylan Lonergan threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns, and Antwan Raymond rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown. King Miller rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown for Southern California. Christian Pierce paced USC with 11 tackles, and Prophet Brown pulled down a pick and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown. DK Gilley led the Scarlet Knights with eight stops. USC outgained Rutgers in total yards 464-460.
Up Next: USC takes on Oregon at home
No. 19 Michigan 52, UTEP 17
Michigan Stadium
The Wolverines destroyed the Miners 52-17 Saturday at home in Ann Arbor. Michigan's Bryce Underwood threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns. UTEP's EJ Colson tossed two touchdown passes. Savion Hiter scored two touchdowns rushing for Michigan, and Andrew Marsh caught a touchdown pass to go with his 105 receiving yards. Chase Taylor paced Michigan with five tackles, and Jonah Lea'Ea hauled in an interception and returned it 9 yards for a touchdown. Xavier Smith led Texas-El Paso with 11 stops. The Wolverines defense sacked UTEP's quarterback four times. The Wolverines defense stuffed UTEP behind the line of scrimmage on 39.3% of rushing attempts. It was a dominant performance by the Wolverines from start to finish.
Up Next: UTEP faces Oregon State at home
Central Michigan 24, Wyoming 10
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
The Chippewas surprised the Cowboys 24-10 Saturday at home in Mount Pleasant, leading all the way. CMU's Angel H Flores rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Xavier White paced Central Michigan with 11 tackles, and Justin Taylor hauled in an interception. Gary Rutherford led Wyoming with 13 stops. CMU outgained Wyoming in total yards 371-342.
Up Next: Wyoming plays Hawai'i at home
Arizona State 24, Kansas 17
Wembley Stadium
The Sun Devils prevailed over the Jayhawks 24-17 Saturday at a neutral site in London, in a back-and-forth battle with three lead changes. KU's Isaiah Marshall threw for 235 yards and a touchdown. Tate Nagy returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown for Kansas. Jaren Hamilton returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for ASU. Owen Long paced Arizona State with 12 tackles, Long pulled down a pick, and Long recovered a fumble. Taylor Davis led the Jayhawks with eight stops. ASU won despite being outgained by KU in total yards 414-228.
Up Next: Arizona State has a bye
Friday, September 18, 2026
No. 21 Oregon 84, Portland State 0
Autzen Stadium
The Ducks shut out Portland State 84-0 Friday at home in Eugene, leading from start to finish. Oregon's Dante Moore threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns, and Dylan Raiola tossed three touchdown passes. Jordon Davison rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns for Oregon, and Messiah Hampton hauled in two touchdown receptions. Matthew Johnson paced the Ducks with three tackles, Jett Washington hauled in two interceptions, and Gavin Nix recovered a fumble. Jaxson Helmstetler led Portland State with 11 stops. Oregon was efficient on offense with a 62.8% success rate on plays.
Up Next: Oregon faces USC on the road
