San Jose State schedules trip to Husky Stadium for 2033 matchup
San Jose State University will travel to Seattle to face the University of Washington on Sept. 17, 2033, the athletic department announced Wednesday. The game, expected to fall in Week 3 of the 2033 college football season, will be the 11th all-time meeting between the programs and the Spartans’ first trip to Husky Stadium since 2006.
The announcement came in a press release from San Jose State, which framed the matchup as an opportunity for the program to test itself against a high-profile opponent in an iconic venue.
"We are excited to add the University of Washington from the Big Ten to our future non-conference schedule," said San Jose State athletic director Jeff Konya. "Competing against premier programs in iconic venues like Husky Stadium provides a terrific test for our student-athletes and an exciting matchup for our alumni and fans."
Washington currently leads the series 10-0. The last meeting, in 2006, featured then-Huskies quarterback Isaiah Stanback throwing for 168 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 102 yards and another score in a 35-29 Washington victory.
Context: Washington, the Big Ten and future scheduling
The announced date places Washington in its fourth season as a full-share member of the Big Ten by 2033, following the conference’s revenue changes that reallocated full-share status beginning in the 2030-31 season. The move to full-share status is expected to significantly increase Washington’s conference revenue; the source material notes that Washington received $46.7 million from the conference in 2024-25, compared with an average of $79.9 million for schools receiving a full share.
Those financial changes helped explain the Huskies’ expanding long-range scheduling. San Jose State is the first opponent Washington has announced beyond 2030. The Huskies’ medium-term nonconference slate includes games at Fresno State and at Washington State (the Apple Cup) in 2027, home games against Eastern Washington, UNLV and Washington State in 2028, and trips or home dates against Tennessee, Boise State and Hawaii through 2030.
What it means for San Jose State and local fans
For San Jose State, a trip to a power-conference venue like Husky Stadium presents recruiting, exposure and competitive opportunities. Playing a Big Ten opponent on the road in the Seattle market gives the Spartans a platform to showcase their program to recruits and alumni across the West Coast.
Practical considerations for the San Jose-area community include travel planning for fans and alumni who may wish to attend, and the impact on San Jose State’s nonconference scheduling in surrounding seasons. The 2033 contest also underscores the broader trend of long-range scheduling in college football, as programs secure marquee matchups years in advance to align with television windows, recruiting cycles and contractual obligations.
- Date: Sept. 17, 2033 (expected Week 3)
- Series history: Washington leads 10-0; last meeting in 2006
- Significance: San Jose State’s first game announced against Washington beyond 2030
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upcoming matchup | San Jose State at Washington, Sept. 17, 2033 |
| Last meeting (2006) | Washington 35, San Jose State 29 — Isaiah Stanback: 168 pass yds, 1 pass TD; 102 rush yds, 1 rush TD |
| Conference context | Washington to be in 4th season as full-share Big Ten member by 2033 |
The game is one more example of San Jose State athletic leadership scheduling nonconference opponents that provide both competitive tests and visibility for student-athletes and fans. Further details about ticketing, travel packages or ancillary events tied to the game will likely follow as both schools finalize long-range calendars and logistics.
San Jose State’s announcement positions the Spartans for a high-profile road test in the Pacific Northwest while reinforcing the program’s willingness to pursue marquee opponents on the national stage.
