| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | MAC | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 130 | |
| Def | 118 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 1 |
Eastern Michigan
|
n/a | L 28-25 | Home | 1-4 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Memphis
|
n/a | L 77-3 | Away | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Middle Tennessee
|
n/a | L 41-21 | Home | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
North Dakota
|
n/a | W 27-26 | Home | 1-1 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Ohio State 6
|
n/a | L 77-10 | Away | 0-1 |