Conference USA
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Fri, Sept. 4 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 9:00 PM ET |
Texas Southern
|
Home | Sun Bowl |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 3:30 PM ET | Away | Michigan Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | 9:00 PM ET | Home | Sun Bowl | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | University Stadium (NM) | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Sun Bowl | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Sun Bowl | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | 3:30 PM ET |
North Dakota State
|
Away | Fargodome |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Sun Bowl | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Sun Bowl | |
| Week 12 | Fri, Nov. 20 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | Falcon Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Huskie 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.