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| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | H | Gardner-Webb (5-6) | [FCS:BSOU] | W | 36-14 | |
| 9/8 | A | Louisiana (3-9) | [G5:Sun Belt] | W | 31-23 | |
| 9/15 | A | Virginia Tech (11-2) | [P4:ACC] | L | 7-28 | |
| 9/22 | H | Wyoming (5-7) | [G5:MWC] | L | 33-34 | |
| 9/29 | H | Kent State (3-9) | [G5:MAC] | L | 25-33 | |
| 10/6 | A | Buffalo (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 10-31 | |
| 10/13 | H | E Michigan (4-8) | [G5:MAC] | W | 48-42 | |
| 10/20 | A | Toledo (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 40-43 | |
| 10/27 | A | Bowling Green (8-4) | [G5:MAC] | W | 38-27 | |
| 11/2 | H | Temple (4-8) | [G5:MAC] | W | 23-7 | |
| 11/7 | A | Akron (4-8) | [G5:MAC] | L | 37-48 | |
| 11/24 | H | Miami OH (6-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 38-29 |