Conference USA
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Troy | A | Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Tulsa | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Nicholls | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Texas Tech | A | Jones AT&T Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Liberty | A | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Western Kentucky | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — New Mexico State | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — Missouri State | A | Plaster Sports Complex |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Jacksonville State | A | AmFirst Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Kennesaw State | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Middle Tennessee | H | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Florida International | A | Pitbull 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.