Sun Belt
First Round: Lost 16-27 vs Western Kentucky
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Alcorn State | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Auburn | A | Jordan-Hare Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — UConn | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Tulane | A | Yulman Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Troy | A | Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Arkansas State | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Louisiana | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — UL Monroe | A | Malone Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — James Madison | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Louisiana Tech | A | Joe Aillet Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — South Alabama | H | M. M. Roberts Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Old Dominion | A | S.B. Ballard 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.