Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Jacksonville State | W 31–0 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Georgia | L 7–56 | |
| Wk 3 | @ North Texas | W 40–6 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Tulane | W 28–21 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Liberty | L 12–36 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Florida Atlantic | W 31–14 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Southern Miss | W 34–0 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Rice | L 24–30 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Louisiana Tech | W 52–38 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Marshall | W 21–14 | |
| Wk 12 | @ UTSA | L 31–34 | |
| Wk 13 | vs UTEP | W 42–25 | |
| Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl | @ BYU | W 31–28 |