Mid-American
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Iowa | A | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Illinois State | H | Huskie Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Arizona | A | Arizona Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Georgia State | A | Center Parc Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Air Force | H | Huskie Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Wyoming | A | War Memorial Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Hawai'i | H | Huskie Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — UNLV | A | Allegiant Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — San José State | A | CEFCU Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Nevada | H | Huskie Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — North Dakota State | A | Fargodome |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — UTEP | H | Huskie 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.