MAC rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | H | Saint Francis (9-2) | [FCS:NEAST] | W | 30-23 | |
| 9/10 | A | Michigan St (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 0-52 | |
| 9/17 | A | Tennessee (10-2) | [P4:SEC] | L | 6-63 | |
| 9/24 | A | Liberty (8-4) | [G5:Ind] | L | 12-21 | |
| 10/1 | H | Bowling Green (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 28-31 | |
| 10/8 | A | Ohio (9-4) | [G5:MAC] | L | 34-55 | |
| 10/15 | H | C Michigan (4-8) | [G5:MAC] | L | 21-28 | |
| 10/22 | A | Kent State (5-7) | [G5:MAC] | L | 27-33 | |
| 10/29 | H | Miami OH (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 9-27 | |
| 11/8 | H | E Michigan (8-4) | [G5:MAC] | L | 28-34 | |
| 11/19 | A | Buffalo (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | postponed | ||
| 11/26 | A | N Illinois (3-9) | [G5:MAC] | W | 44-12 | |
| 12/2 | A | Buffalo (6-6) | [G5:MAC] | L | 22-23 |