Tentative 2012 North Dakota Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Opponent Confirmed | Locale Confirmed | Date Confirmed |
| Sept. 15 | San Diego State | San Diego, CA | TBA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Central Arkansas | Grand Forks, ND | TBA | Yes | Yes | TBA |
| TBA | South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | TBA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | UC Davis | Grand Forks, ND | TBA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Cal Poly | San Luis Obispo, CA | TBA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Southern Utah | Grand Forks, ND | TBA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
