Conference USA rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4 | H | AR-Pine Bluff (5-6) | [FCS:SWAC] | W | 31-10 | |
| 9/10 | A | Houston (5-7) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 24-54 | |
| 9/18 | H | New Mexico St (2-10) | [G5:WAC] | W | 42-10 | |
| 9/25 | H | Memphis (1-11) | [G5:CUSA] | W | 16-13 | |
| 10/2 | A | New Mexico (1-11) | [G5:MWC] | W | 38-20 | |
| 10/9 | H | Rice (4-8) | [G5:CUSA] | W | 44-24 | |
| 10/16 | A | UAB (4-8) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 6-21 | |
| 10/23 | H | Tulane (4-8) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 24-34 | |
| 10/30 | A | Marshall (5-7) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 12-16 | |
| 11/6 | H | SMU (7-6) | [G5:CUSA] | W | 28-14 | |
| 11/13 | A | Arkansas (10-2) | [P4:SEC] | L | 21-58 | |
| 11/20 | A | Tulsa (9-3) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 28-31 | |
| 12/18 | N | BYU (6-6) | [G5:MWC] | L | 24-52 | NEW MEXICO BOWL * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings