Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Alabama | L 7–56 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Missouri | L 19–23 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Murray State | W 35–14 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Colorado State | L 23–31 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Western Kentucky | L 10–31 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Jacksonville State | L 30–45 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Louisiana Tech | W 31–23 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Liberty | L 35–42 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ New Mexico State | L 7–13 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Florida International | W 40–6 | |
| Wk 12 | vs UTEP | W 34–30 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Sam Houston | L 20–23 |