Big 12
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Southeast Missouri State | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Iowa | A | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Bowling Green | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Utah | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — West Virginia | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — BYU | A | LaVell Edwards Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Arizona | A | Arizona Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Oklahoma State | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Baylor | A | McLane Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Cincinnati | H | Jack Trice Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — UCF | A | FBC Mortgage Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Kansas State | H | Jack Trice 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.