MAC rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31 | A | Illinois (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 3-42 | |
| 9/7 | H | UAB (9-4) | [G5:CUSA] | L | 20-31 | |
| 9/14 | A | C Michigan (8-5) | [G5:MAC] | L | 24-45 | |
| 9/21 | H | Troy (5-7) | [G5:Sun Belt] | L | 7-35 | |
| 9/28 | A | UMass (1-11) | [G5:Ind] | L | 29-37 | |
| 10/12 | H | Kent State (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 3-26 | |
| 10/19 | H | Buffalo (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | L | 0-21 | |
| 10/26 | A | N Illinois (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 0-49 | |
| 11/2 | A | Bowling Green (3-9) | [G5:MAC] | L | 6-35 | |
| 11/12 | H | E Michigan (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 14-42 | |
| 11/20 | A | Miami OH (8-5) | [G5:MAC] | L | 17-20 | |
| 11/26 | H | Ohio (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 3-52 |