| Week | Location | Opponent | Result | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs | FCS Northwest | L | 17-10 | CPU |
| 2 | vs | FCS East | L | 28-14 | CPU |
| 3 | vs | Cincinnati | W | 20-19 | CPU |
| 4 | at | Illinois | L | 33-6 | CPU |
| 5 | at | Toledo | W | 42-38 | CPU |
| 7 | vs | Akron | L | 35-30 | CPU |
| 8 | vs | Ball State | L | 20-10 | CPU |
| 9 | vs | Western Michigan | W | 31-25 | CPU |
| 10 | at | Kent State | W | 24-14 | CPU |
| 11 | at | Buffalo | L | 16-13 | CPU |
| 12 | vs | Ohio | L | 38-10 | CPU |
| 13 | at | Bowling Green | W | 30-18 | CPU |