Mid-American
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:45 PM ET | Away | Williams-Brice Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM ET |
Wofford
|
Home | Dix Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Dix Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Dix Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Waldo Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Raymond James Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Dix Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Fri, Oct. 30 | 10:30 PM ET |
Sacramento State
|
Away | Hornet Stadium |
| Week 11 | Tue, Nov. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Doyt L. Perry Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Tue, Nov. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Dix Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Tue, Nov. 24 | Time TBD | Away | Rynearson 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.