MORRIS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris football program has released its 2026 schedule, featuring 10 games with six at home.
 
Minnesota Morris kicks off the season by hosting Concordia University Chicago on Sept. 5. It will be a battle of the Cougars to get the 2026 campaign underway with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Big Cat Stadium. A week later, UMM travels to Mayville, N.D., for a 1 p.m. contest against Mayville State University on Sept. 12. The Cougars wrap up nonconference action against Buena Vista University on Sept. 19 with a noon kickoff at Big Cat Stadium.
 
After a bye week, the Cougars begin Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play. UMM hosts Crown College on Oct. 3 for a 6 p.m. kickoff on Homecoming night. UMAC action continues on Oct. 10 as UMM travels to St. Paul, Minn., for a 6 p.m. game against the University of Northwestern. The Cougars return to Morris on Oct. 17 to host Martin Luther College at 1 p.m.
 
Minnesota Morris will have its longest trip of the season on Oct. 24 as they head south to Fulton, Mo. The Cougars have a noon kickoff against Westminster College. UMM will host Greenville University on Oct. 31, with kickoff scheduled for noon. The following week, the Cougars play their final regular-season road game against Crown College on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. The regular season comes to a close in Morris, Minn., where the Cougars host Northwestern at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14.