MAC rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | H | Howard (5-7) | [FCS:MEAC] | W | 41-0 | |
| 9/6 | A | Penn State (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 3-21 | |
| 9/20 | H | Marshall (12-1) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 17-48 | |
| 9/27 | A | Pitt (6-6) | [P4:ACC] | W | 21-10 | |
| 10/4 | H | E Michigan (1-10) | [G5:MAC] | W | 31-6 | |
| 10/11 | H | Miami OH (2-10) | [G5:MAC] | W | 29-19 | |
| 10/18 | A | Ohio (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 20-23 | |
| 10/25 | A | Ball State (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 21-35 | |
| 11/4 | H | Bowling Green (7-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 10-27 | |
| 11/11 | A | Buffalo (5-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 24-55 | |
| 11/18 | H | UMass (3-9) | [G5:MAC] | W | 30-6 | |
| 11/28 | A | Kent State (2-9) | [G5:MAC] | L | 24-27 |