Conference USA
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — James Madison | A | Bridgeforth Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Gardner-Webb | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Coastal Carolina | A | Brooks Stadium (SC) |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Delaware | A | Delaware Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Sam Houston | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Kennesaw State | A | Fifth Third Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Florida International | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — New Mexico State | A | Aggie Memorial Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Middle Tennessee | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Western Kentucky | H | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Missouri State | A | Plaster Sports Complex |
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.