| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | MAC | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 47 | |
| Def | 38 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 12 |
Miami (OH)
|
L by 10 | L 35-24 | Home | 2-8 |
| Thu Nov 3 |
Ohio
|
L by 17.5 | L 34-10 | Away | 2-7 |
| Thu Oct 27 |
Akron
|
L by 19.5 | W 41-20 | Home | 2-6 |
| Sat Oct 22 |
Northern Illinois
|
n/a | L 44-7 | Away | 1-6 |
| Sat Oct 15 |
Ball State
|
n/a | L 31-21 | Home | 1-5 |
| Sat Oct 8 |
Kent State
|
n/a | L 44-20 | Home | 1-4 |
| Sat Oct 1 |
Boston College
|
n/a | L 35-3 | Away | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Army
|
n/a | W 23-20 | Home | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Nevada
|
n/a | L 38-14 | Away | 0-2 |
| Fri Sep 2 |
Albany
|
n/a | L 22-16 | Home | 0-1 |