Conference USA
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 6:00 PM ET |
Gardner-Webb
|
Home | Williams Stadium (VA) |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 4:00 PM ET | Home | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 4 | Thu, Sept. 24 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Brooks Stadium (SC) | |
| Week 5 | Fri, Oct. 2 | 7:00 PM ET |
Delaware
|
Away | Delaware Stadium |
| Week 6 | Thu, Oct. 8 | 7:00 PM ET | Home | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 8 | Thu, Oct. 22 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Fifth Third Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Aggie Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | 3:30 PM ET | Home | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Williams Stadium (VA) | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD |
Missouri State
|
Away | Plaster Sports Complex |
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.