Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff | W 42–7 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Washington | L 10–43 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Oklahoma | L 17–66 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Northern Illinois | W 22–14 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Temple | W 48–26 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Florida Atlantic | L 17–20 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | vs Rice | L 10–42 | |
| Wk 9 | @ SMU | L 10–69 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Charlotte | L 26–33 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Tulane | L 22–24 | |
| Wk 12 | vs North Texas | L 28–35 | |
| Wk 13 | @ East Carolina | W 29–27 |