Mid-American
First Round: Lost 7-34 at Northwestern
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — New Mexico | A | University Stadium (NM) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Colgate | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Wyoming | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Miami | A | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Akron | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Ohio | A | Peden Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Western Michigan | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Miami (OH) | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | N — Eastern Michigan | N | Ford Field |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Sacramento State | H | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Buffalo | A | UB Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Ball State | A | Scheumann 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.