American Athletic
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Illinois | A | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — UL Monroe | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Louisiana | A | Cajun Field |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Navy | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Samford | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Memphis | A | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — East Carolina | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — South Florida | A | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Charlotte | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | A — Temple | A | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — UTSA | H | Protective Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — North Texas | A | DATCU 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.