American Athletic
First Round: Won 23-17 vs Pittsburgh
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Alabama | A | Bryant-Denny Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — App State | H | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Old Dominion | A | S.B. Ballard Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — North Carolina Central | H | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Rice | H | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — UAB | A | Protective Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Memphis | A | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Temple | H | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — South Florida | H | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Charlotte | A | Jerry Richardson Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Army | A | Michie Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Florida Atlantic | H | Dowdy-Ficklen 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.