The season begins with two exhibitions against Chicago area schools. First, at Loyola University Chicago on Aug. 13, and then at home against Depaul University on Aug. 21. The first true game of the season comes against Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne at home on Sept. 2.
After a west coast trip to play St. Mary’s College and the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, the Broncos return home for Alumni Weekend to face Eastern Illinois University on Sept. 18.
Included in the non-conference schedule are two away games against in-state rivals the University of Michigan on Sept.