Mid-American
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — South Carolina | A | Williams-Brice Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Wofford | H | Dix Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Ohio State | A | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Dix Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Ohio | H | Dix Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Western Michigan | A | Waldo Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — South Florida | A | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Akron | H | Dix Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — Sacramento State | A | Hornet Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Bowling Green | A | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Miami (OH) | H | Dix Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Eastern Michigan | A | Rynearson 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.