Mid-American
Quarterfinal: Lost 7-34 at Northwestern
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 10:00 PM ET | Away | University Stadium (NM) | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 1:00 PM ET |
Colgate
|
Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 1:00 PM ET | Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 6:30 PM ET | Away | Hard Rock Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Peden Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Wed, Nov. 4 | Time TBD | Neutral | Ford Field | |
| Week 11 | Wed, Nov. 11 | Time TBD |
Sacramento State
|
Home | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
| Week 12 | Wed, Nov. 18 | Time TBD | Away | UB Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Scheumann 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.