Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs South Florida | W 41–24 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Houston Christian | W 52–22 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Ohio State | L 10–63 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Troy | L 24–27 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Middle Tennessee | W 31–10 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Louisiana Tech | W 35–28 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Jacksonville State | L 17–20 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Liberty | L 29–42 | |
| Wk 10 | @ UTEP | W 21–13 | |
| Wk 11 | vs New Mexico State | L 29–38 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Sam Houston | W 28–23 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Florida International | W 41–28 | |
| Famous Toastery Bowl | @ Old Dominion | W 38–35 |