| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4 | Howard | W 41-9 |
| 9/10 | Alabama State | W 14-7 |
| 9/17 | @ Michigan | L 3-31 |
| 9/24 | @ Penn State | L 6-34 |
| 10/1 | Akron | W 31-23 |
| 10/8 | @ Toledo | L 16-54 |
| 10/15 | @ Central Michigan | W 35-28 |
| 10/22 | Western Michigan | W 14-10 |
| 11/5 | Ball State | L 31-33 |
| 11/12 | Buffalo | W 30-17 |
| 11/19 | @ Kent State | L 22-28 |
| 11/25 | @ Northern Illinois | L 12-18 |