| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | @ Michigan | L 10-34 |
| 9/10 | Nicholls State | W 38-7 |
| 9/17 | Central Michigan | W 44-14 |
| 9/24 | @ Illinois | L 20-23 |
| 10/1 | @ Connecticut | W 38-31 |
| 10/8 | Bowling Green | W 45-21 |
| 10/15 | @ Northern Illinois | L 22-51 |
| 10/22 | @ Eastern Michigan | L 10-14 |
| 10/29 | Ball State | W 45-35 |
| 11/8 | @ Toledo | 8:00pm |
| 11/16 | @ Miami (OH) | W 24-21 |
| 11/25 | Akron | W 68-19 |
| 12/27 | @ Purdue | L 32-37 |