SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2026) — KMAX, Sacramento's CBS-owned television station, and UC Davis Intercollegiate Athletics today announced a new broadcast partnership that will bring five UC Davis Aggies football games to Sacramento-area television screens during the 2026 season. 

The five-game package gives fans throughout the Sacramento Valley free, over-the-air access to a UC Davis team that enters 2026 ranked No. 6 in the FCS. Under third-year head coach Tim Plough, the Aggies are coming off a 9-4 season and a fifth FCS playoff berth since 2018.

"This partnership puts Aggie football right in front of the fans who have supported this program for generations," Scott Warren, President and General Manager for KMAX, said. "We're proud to bring UC Davis' biggest home games of the season to Sacramento living rooms at no cost, and we can't wait to be part of this season with the Aggies."

"Expanding the reach and visibility of Aggie football throughout the Sacramento region continues to be a priority for our department, and this partnership with KMAX is an important step forward," said Rocko DeLuca, Director of Athletics at UC Davis. "Providing free, over-the-air access to our games gives us another opportunity to grow our base of support, connect with UC Davis alumni throughout the Sacramento region and introduce even more fans to Aggie football."

2026 KMAX / UC Davis Football Broadcast Schedule

The schedule opens Sept. 19 with UC Davis' home opener against Stetson, followed one week later by a marquee Big Sky Conference matchup against Montana — winner of a record 19 Big Sky championships and one of the FCS' winningest programs. KMAX will also carry UC Davis' October and November home dates against Northern Colorado, Utah Tech and Cal Poly, closing out the broadcast slate as the Aggies push toward the postseason.

UC Davis returns significant firepower on both sides of the ball in 2026, including 1,000-yard rusher Jordan Fisher, 1,000-yard receiver Samuel Gbatu Jr. and All-American tight end Winston Williams, anchored up front by All-FCS center Zaire Collier. Sophomore Treynor Cleeland takes over at quarterback after winning the job in fall camp. On defense, brothers Rex and Porter Connors return for a final season of eligibility — Porter an All-American linebacker and Rex an All-American defensive back who holds the program's all-time career tackles record.

Each broadcast will feature full game coverage, giving Sacramento-area fans an accessible way to follow the Aggies throughout their 2026 championship push.

About KMAX
KMAX is Sacramento's CBS-owned and operated television station, serving the greater Sacramento and Northern California television market.

ABOUT UC DAVIS ATHLETICS 
UC Davis, ranked No. 2 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal in the value of a college degree, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked top in the United States in agriculture and forestry as well as No. 1 in veterinary medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27.

ABOUT UC DAVIS FOOTBALL
UC Davis football is a premier NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program competing in the Big Sky Conference. The Aggies have built a tradition of sustained success, winning 31 conference championships throughout program history, including a remarkable 20 consecutive league titles from 1971–90. The Aggies have made 4 FCS Playoff appearances and were named Big Sky Conference champions in 2018. UC Davis plays its home games at UC Davis Health Stadium on the University of California, Davis campus and is committed to developing student-athletes through competitive excellence, academic achievement and leadership. For schedules, roster information or tickets visit UCDavisAggies.com