| Date | Rank | Opponent | Result | TV | Attendance | Opponent Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Florida A&M* | W 14-0 | 12,743 | 3-7-1 | ||
| September 8 | at Presbyterian (NAIA) | W 41-6 | 2,464 | 7-4 (5-2) | ||
| September 15 | at UCF (D-II) | W 42-28 | 7,124 | 2-9 | ||
| September 22 | at East Carolina (I-A) | L 27-34 | 25,137 | 2-9 | ||
| September 29 | Liberty (D-II) First Game in Paulson Stadium | W 48-11 | 12,097 | 5-6 | ||
| October 6 | #18 Bethune-Cookman* | W 43-33 | 4,700 | 7-3 (4-0) | ||
| October 13 | #17 | #20 Chattanooga | W 24-17 | 9,087 | 6-5 (5-1) | |
| October 20 | #13 | Newberry (NAIA) | W 41-16 | 11,420 | 7-4 (5-2) | |
| October 27 | #11 | Valdosta State (D-II) | W 38-8 | 8,656 | 5-6 (3-5) | |
| November 3 | #7 | at East Tennessee State | L 17-20 | 10,112 | 6-5 (2-4) | |
| November 10 | #11 | at #13 Middle Tennessee | L 7-42 | 6,000 | 11-3 (5-2) |