Head Coach: Michael Haywood (2nd season)
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX
Record: 2-9
Previous: 2016
Next: 2018
Schedule/Results[]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | @ Florida A&M | L | 7-29 | 0-1 |
| 9/2 | Prairie View A&M | Moved to 11/25 - Hurricane Harvey | ||
| 9/7 (Thu) | Houston Baptist | L | 17-24 | 0-2 |
| 9/23 | @ Alabama A&M | L | 13-30 | 0-3 |
| 9/29 (Fri) | Alcorn State | L | 17-24 | 0-4 |
| 10/7 | @ Kennesaw State | L | 3-48 | 0-5 |
| 10/14 | Alabama State | L | 16-23 | 0-6 |
| 10/28 | @ Grambling | L | 24-50 | 0-7 |
| 11/4 | @ Mississippi Valley State | W | 38-21 | 1-7 |
| 11/11 | Southern | L | 7-33 | 1-8 |
| 11/18 | @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff | W | 24-10 | 2-8 |
| 11/25 | Prairie View A&M | L | 16-30 | 2-9 |