Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Southeast Missouri State | W 23–16 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Liberty | L 24–30 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Fresno State | L 0–48 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Sam Houston | L 11–31 | — |
| Wk 5 | vs New Mexico | L 40–50 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | @ Jacksonville State | L 13–54 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Louisiana Tech | W 33–30 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Florida International | L 13–34 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Western Kentucky | L 28–41 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Texas A&M | L 3–38 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Middle Tennessee | W 36–21 | |
| Wk 14 | vs UTEP | L 35–42 |