FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — 2026 is set to be a year of change for Fresno State Athletics.<\/p>\n
As we begin a new year, here are some of the big storylines we’re following this year.<\/p>\n
Apparel Deal Upcoming<\/p>\n
What will Fresno State athletes be wearing?<\/p>\n
The school’s 21 teams have been wearing Adidas apparel since 2020 after signing an agreement reportedly worth double the previous Nike apparel deal.<\/p>\n
Fresno State’s Adidas contract goes through the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Transitioning to the Pac-12<\/p>\n
Fresno State Athletics will officially join the Pac-12 on July 1.<\/p>\n
The excitement is headlined by the revived eight-team football conference.<\/p>\n
Head coach Matt Entz will enter year two leading the Bulldogs against familiar Mountain West foes Boise and San Diego State and new enemies such as Texas State.<\/p>\n
An official schedule has yet to be released but we do know Fresno State will start its inaugural Pac-12 season on the road against USC on September 5.<\/p>\n
Save Mart Center’s naming rights expires<\/p>\n
What is the Save Mart Center going to be called after this year?<\/p>\n
The decades-plus naming rights deal is set to expire in 2026.<\/p>\n
The 20-year, $40 million contract was once the highest naming-rights deal in college sports.<\/p>\n
Baseball looking to 3-peat MW Championships<\/p>\n
Can the Diamond ‘Dogs three-peat as Mountain West champions before the move to the Pac-12?<\/p>\n
Ryan Overland’s team is rebuilding a bit after Jack Anker and Murf Gray were both picked by the Pirates in the 2025 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n
The ‘Dogs championship defense begins on February 13 against Utah.<\/p>\n
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