Conference USA
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — Oklahoma | A | Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Texas Southern | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Michigan | A | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Oregon State | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — New Mexico | A | University Stadium (NM) |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Nevada | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — San José State | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — North Dakota State | A | Fargodome |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Hawai'i | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Wyoming | H | Sun Bowl |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Air Force | A | Falcon Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Northern Illinois | A | 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.