The Washington State Cougars and Idaho Vandals have adjusted the date of their 2029 football matchup, FBSchedules.com has learned.
The game was originally scheduled for September 15, 2029, at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. However, an amendment to the game contract obtained from Washington State University through a state open records request reveals that the contest has been moved up two weeks and will now be played on Sept. 1, 2029.
While the revised date does not make the matchup a season opener for either program, as the 2029 campaign is set to begin on Aug. 25, the move could signal Washington State’s intent to open the season against rival Washington. The Cougars are already scheduled to face the Huskies in season-opening contests in both 2027 and 2028.
Washington State and Idaho have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1894. The Cougars slipped by the Vandals in their most recent meeting last season, 13-10, and currently lead the overall series 74-19-3.
Washington State and Idaho are also scheduled to meet in Pullman in 2027 (Sept. 4) and 2029 (Sept. 15). Both of those games were previously announced.
Washington State’s 2029 non-conference schedule currently includes a home matchup against Kansas State on Sept. 8. The Cougars still have two non-conference openings to fill alongside their eight-game Pac-12 slate.
Idaho’s 2029 non-conference schedule features one other announced opponent, a road contest at South Dakota on Sept. 8. The Vandals have one remaining non-league opening to complete their schedule in addition to a nine-game Big Sky Conference slate.
Washington State (1-8, 0-5 Pac-12) will next host Colorado State on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is set for 10:30pm ET, with television coverage on CBS Sports Network.
Idaho (5-5, 5-2 Big Sky) returns to action Saturday at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome against UC Davis. The game is scheduled for 4:00pm ET and will be televised on SWX and streamed via ESPN+.
