Mid-American
First Round: Won 17-10 vs UNLV
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Nebraska | A | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Jacksonville State | H | Peden Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — South Alabama | A | Hancock Whitney Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Stonehill | H | Peden Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Kent State | A | Dix Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Central Michigan | H | Peden Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Sacramento State | A | Hornet Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Eastern Michigan | H | Peden Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Akron | A | InfoCision Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Miami (OH) | A | Yager Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Peden Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Toledo | H | Peden 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.