Sun Belt
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 7:00 PM ET |
SE Louisiana
|
Home | Hancock Whitney Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Yulman Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 7:00 PM ET | Home | Hancock Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 12:45 PM ET | Away | Kroger Field | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Hancock Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Thu, Oct. 8 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Centennial Bank Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Tue, Oct. 20 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | Joan C. Edwards Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | Hancock Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Cajun Field | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Hancock Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | M. M. Roberts Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Fri, Nov. 27 | 3:00 PM ET | Home | Hancock Whitney 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.