Mid-American
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — UAlbany | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Florida International | A | Pitbull Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Penn State | A | Beaver Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Robert Morris | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Western Michigan | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Toledo | A | Glass Bowl |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Massachusetts | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Bowling Green | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Miami (OH) | A | Yager Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Ball State | A | Scheumann Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Central Michigan | H | UB Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Akron | A | InfoCision 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.