Big Ten
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 8:00 PM ET |
Hampton
|
Home | SECU Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | SECU 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.