| Week | Location | Opponent | Result | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at | Michigan | L | 63-24 | CPU |
| 2 | vs | FCS East | W | 24-21 | CPU |
| 3 | at | Rice | W | 38-17 | CPU |
| 4 | vs | Boise State | L | 35-7 | CPU |
| 5 | vs | Kent State | L | 21-13 | CPU |
| 6 | at | Ohio | L | 38-14 | CPU |
| 7 | vs | Buffalo | L | 31-28 | CPU |
| 8 | vs | UMass | L | 20-14 | CPU |
| 9 | at | Miami University | L | 31-25 | CPU |
| 11 | at | Northern Illinois | L | 35-28 | CPU |
| 12 | at | Toledo | L | 35-33 | CPU |
| 13 | vs | Ball State | L | 34-11 | CPU |