Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 0 | vs Florida International | W 22–17 | |
| Wk 1 | @ SMU | L 14–38 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Northwestern State | W 51–21 | |
| Wk 3 | vs North Texas | L 37–40 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Nebraska | L 14–28 | |
| Wk 5 | @ UTEP | W 24–10 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Western Kentucky | L 28–35 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Middle Tennessee | L 23–31 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | vs New Mexico State | L 24–27 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Liberty | L 30–56 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Sam Houston | L 27–42 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Jacksonville State | L 17–56 |