| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | MAC | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 79 | |
| Def | 79 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 15 |
Western Michigan 24
|
n/a | L 41-0 | Home | 4-3 |
| Sat Oct 8 |
Miami (OH)
|
n/a | W 35-13 | Home | 4-2 |
| Sat Oct 1 |
Kent State
|
n/a | W 31-27 | Away | 3-2 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Appalachian State
|
n/a | L 45-38 | Home | 2-2 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Marshall
|
n/a | W 65-38 | Away | 2-1 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
Wisconsin 10
|
n/a | L 54-10 | Away | 1-1 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
VMI
|
n/a | W 47-24 | Home | 1-0 |