Get ready, sports fans! The battle on the fields and courts is heating up as college athletes push through their seasons despite dropping temperatures. From gridiron clashes to thrilling volleyball matchups, here’s the full lineup for October 17-24, 2025, so you won’t miss a moment. But here's where it gets interesting—some underdog teams are poised to upset the favorites, and these are the matchups you’ll want to watch closely.
Football
October 18
- UW (5-1) travels to face Michigan at 9 a.m. – a showdown that could define the season.
- WSU (3-3) heads to Virginia at 3:30 p.m. – a game where strategy will be key.
- EWU (2-4) hosts Idaho at 4 p.m. – a chance for the Eagles to turn their season around.
- CWU (5-1) takes on Texas A&M at 6 p.m. – one of the most anticipated games of the week.
Volleyball
October 17
- BBCC (3-16) faces Blue Mountain at 6 p.m. – looking to gain momentum.
- EWU (2-15) hosts Northern Colorado at 6 p.m. – a critical opportunity to build confidence.
- UW (8-8) battles Penn State at 7 p.m. – a match that promises intense rallies.
October 18
- Gonzaga (9-7) vs Saint Mary’s at noon – a high-stakes West Coast clash.
- WSU (11-5) welcomes LMU at 1 p.m. – testing their consistency.
- BBCC (3-16) plays Treasure Valley at 2 p.m. – can they snatch an unexpected win?
- CWU (10-4) at Alaska Fairbanks at 3 p.m. – a challenging road match.
- UW (8-8) faces Minnesota at 7 p.m. – a game that could shift rankings.
October 22
- BBCC (3-16) vs Yakima Valley at 6 p.m. – another shot at redemption.
October 23
- Gonzaga (9-7) visits Santa Clara at 6 p.m. – a crucial road test.
- EWU (2-15) goes to Portland State at 7 p.m. – a tough matchup for the Eagles.
October 24
- BBCC (3-16) at Columbia Basin at 6 p.m.
- UW (8-8) vs Wisconsin at 7 p.m. – closing the week with a potentially thrilling clash.
Men’s Soccer
October 17
- UW (7-3-2) @ Rutgers at 4 p.m.
October 18
- Gonzaga (3-5-3) hosts Oregon State – watch for some surprising plays.
October 20
- UW (7-3-2) @ Penn State at 3 p.m.
October 24
- UW (7-3-2) vs Ohio State at 7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer
October 18
- CWU (3-3-3) @ Northwest Nazarene at 11:30 a.m.
- WSU (4-5-4) vs Gonzaga (5-8) at 7 p.m. – a matchup that could defy expectations.
October 19
- UW (9-1-5) @ Wisconsin at 1 p.m.
October 22
- Gonzaga vs Santa Clara at 6 p.m.
- WSU (4-5-4) @ Oregon State at 6 p.m.
October 23
- CWU (3-3-3) @ Seattle Pacific at 5 p.m.
October 24
- EWU (5-6-4) vs Northern Arizona at 3 p.m.
Cross Country
October 17
- Gonzaga, WSU, UW @ Nuttycombe Invitational at 9:50 a.m.
October 18
- EWU @ George Oja Invitational at 10 a.m.
October 24
- Gonzaga @ Sasquatch Invite
Tennis
October 17-21
- Gonzaga and UW competing at ITA Regionals in Stockton, CA – multiple days of intense matches.
October 23-24
- WSU @ Battle for the Boot in Fort Worth, TX – a tournament that often surprises fans.
Golf
October 17-19
- UW participating in the Stanford Intercollegiate – a chance to showcase top talent.
October 20-22
- WSU Men @ Saint Mary’s Invitational, Monterey, CA
- WSU Women @ Rainbow Wahine Invitational, Lihue, HI – simultaneous tournaments with high stakes.
October 24
- UW @ Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate – closing the week with a prestigious event.
Rowing
October 18
- Gonzaga vs WSU at 9 a.m.
October 19
- UW @ Head of the Charles, Boston, MA at 10 a.m. – one of the most iconic rowing events.
Swimming
October 18
- WSU @ MPSF Open Water Championships at 9 a.m.
Men’s Basketball
October 19
- UW (0-0) vs UNLV at noon – season opener excitement!
- Gonzaga (1-0) vs Northwest at 2 p.m. – early tests for the Bulldogs.
Are any of these upcoming games your can’t-miss moments? Which underdog team do you think could steal the spotlight this week? Share your predictions and opinions in the comments below—let’s see who’s really paying attention!
