| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | Indiana | W 27-20 |
| 9/10 | @ South Florida | L 7-37 |
| 9/17 | Buffalo | W 28-25 |
| 9/24 | Army | W 48-21 |
| 10/1 | @ Oklahoma | L 6-62 |
| 10/8 | Temple | L 0-42 |
| 10/15 | @ Ohio | W 23-20 |
| 10/22 | Central Michigan | W 31-27 |
| 10/29 | @ Western Michigan | L 35-45 |
| 11/5 | @ Eastern Michigan | W 33-31 |
| 11/15 | @ Northern Illinois | L 38-41 |
| 11/25 | Toledo | L 28-45 |