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| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2 | H | Hampton (6-5) | [FCS:MEAC] | W | 59-0 | |
| 9/8 | A | Purdue (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 21-44 | |
| 9/16 | H | Kansas (1-11) | [P4:Big 12] | W | 42-30 | |
| 9/23 | A | E Michigan (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 27-20 | |
| 9/30 | A | UMass (4-8) | [G5:Ind] | W | 58-50 | |
| 10/7 | H | C Michigan (8-4) | [G5:MAC] | L | 23-26 | |
| 10/14 | A | Bowling Green (2-10) | [G5:MAC] | W | 48-30 | |
| 10/21 | H | Kent State (2-10) | [G5:MAC] | W | 48-3 | |
| 10/31 | H | Miami OH (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 45-28 | |
| 11/8 | H | Toledo (11-2) | [G5:MAC] | W | 38-10 | |
| 11/14 | A | Akron (7-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 34-37 | |
| 11/24 | A | Buffalo (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 24-31 | |
| 12/22 | N | UAB (8-4) | [G5:CUSA] | W | 41-6 | BAHAMAS BOWL * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings