| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | FBS Indep. | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 85 | |
| Def | 85 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 1 |
Louisiana Lafayette
|
n/a | W 37-31 | Home | 2-3 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Troy
|
n/a | L 52-6 | Away | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Kentucky
|
n/a | L 62-42 | Away | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
New Mexico
|
n/a | W 32-31 | Home | 1-1 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
UTEP
|
n/a | L 38-22 | Away | 0-1 |