| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | MAC | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 97 | |
| Def | 128 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 24 |
Alabama 1
|
n/a | L 48-0 | Away | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Monmouth
|
n/a | W 27-7 | Home | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
North Carolina A&T
|
n/a | L 39-36 | Home | 0-2 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Penn State
|
n/a | L 33-13 | Away | 0-1 |