Southern Utah to face difficult 2018 schedule

Published Jan. 5, 2018 9:31 a.m. ET

(STATS) - Big Sky co-champ Southern Utah has set a challenging 2018 schedule, including two games against Pac-12 programs.

After opening the season at home against North Alabama on Sept. 1, the Thunderbirds have matchups at Oregon State (Sept. 8) and Arizona (Sept. 15).

Coach Demario Warren's squad will play four Big Sky games at Eccles Coliseum: Sacramento State (Oct. 13), Northern Colorado (Oct. 27), Montana (Nov. 3) and Weber State (Nov. 10), conference co-champions along with Southern Utah this season.

2018 Southern Utah schedule

Sept. 1, North Alabama

Sept. 8, at Oregon State

Sept. 15, at Arizona

Sept. 22, at Northern Arizona*

Oct. 6, at Eastern Washington*

Oct. 13, Sacramento State*

Oct. 20, at Idaho*

Oct. 27, Northern Colorado*

Nov. 3, Montana*

Nov. 10, Weber State*

Nov. 17, at Cal Poly*

* - Big Sky game