Mid-American
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Tarleton State | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Nebraska | A | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Iowa State | A | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — South Florida | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Miami (OH) | A | Yager Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Sacramento State | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Buffalo | A | UB Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — Western Michigan | A | Waldo Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Kent State | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Toledo | A | Glass Bowl |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Massachusetts | H | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.