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| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31 | H | Rhode Island (2-10) | [FCS:CAA] | W | 41-20 | |
| 9/7 | A | Pitt (7-5) | [P4:ACC] | L | 10-20 | |
| 9/14 | A | Marshall (8-4) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 31-33 | |
| 9/21 | H | Louisiana (10-3) | [G5:Sun Belt] | L | 25-45 | |
| 10/5 | A | Buffalo (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | W | 21-20 | |
| 10/12 | H | N Illinois (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 36-39 | |
| 10/19 | H | Kent State (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | W | 45-38 | |
| 10/26 | A | Ball State (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 34-21 | |
| 11/6 | H | Miami OH (8-5) | [G5:MAC] | L | 21-24 | |
| 11/12 | H | W Michigan (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | L | 34-37 | |
| 11/19 | A | Bowling Green (3-9) | [G5:MAC] | W | 66-24 | |
| 11/26 | A | Akron (0-12) | [G5:MAC] | W | 52-3 | |
| 1/3 | N | Nevada (7-5) | [G5:MWC] | W | 30-21 | FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings