# US collegiate athletics matchups

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-collegiate-athletics-matchups
> Updated: 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Collegiate athletics coverage focuses on upcoming matchups for Northern Arizona football and Northwest Nazarene volleyball.

In football, the No. 19/19 ranked Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are scheduled for a nationally-ranked game against No. 12/14 Idaho State at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello, Idaho. This matchup is noted as a rare occurrence where both programs are ranked simultaneously, a situation not seen since 2003.

In volleyball, the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks, holding a 9-4 overall record, are returning home for Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) matches. Following a two-match conference winning streak on the road, they are set to host Seattle Pacific on October 1 and Montana State Billings on October 3.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Northern Arizona and Northwest Nazarene prepare for upcoming matchups

Northern Arizona football prepares for a nationally-ranked matchup against Idaho State, while Northwest Nazarene volleyball returns home for upcoming GNAC conference games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northern-arizona-and-northwest-nazarene-prepare-for-upcoming-matchups

### 2026-09-16: NCAA football previews feature Arizona and Colorado matchups

NCAA football previews highlight upcoming games between Arizona and Northern Illinois, as well as Colorado and Northwestern.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ncaa-football-previews-feature-arizona-and-colorado-matchups

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