Mid-American
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM ET |
Tarleton State
|
Home | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Jack Trice Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Doyt L. Perry Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Yager Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD |
Sacramento State
|
Home | Doyt L. Perry Stadium |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Doyt L. Perry Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Away | UB Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Waldo Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Tue, Nov. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Doyt L. Perry Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Fri, Nov. 20 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Glass Bowl | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | Doyt L. Perry 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.