FBS Independents
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Thu, Sept. 3 | 6:00 PM ET | Away | SHI Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 3:30 PM ET |
Sacred Heart
|
Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 3:30 PM ET |
Stonehill
|
Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD |
Sacramento State
|
Away | Hornet Stadium |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | UB Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Fri, Oct. 23 | 6:00 PM ET | Away | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Wed, Nov. 4 | Time TBD | Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Wed, Nov. 11 | Time TBD | Away | Glass Bowl | |
| Week 12 | Wed, Nov. 18 | Time TBD | Home | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | 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.