FBS Independents
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Rutgers | A | SHI Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Sacred Heart | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Stonehill | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Sacramento State | A | Hornet Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Eastern Michigan | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Miami (OH) | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Buffalo | A | UB Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — UConn | A | Pratt & Whitney Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Toledo | A | Glass Bowl |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Akron | H | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Bowling Green | A | Doyt L. Perry 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.