Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Western Illinois | W 31–21 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Penn State | L 13–44 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Wyoming | L 12–45 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Toledo | L 12–22 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Army | W 28–16 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Western Michigan | W 45–20 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Eastern Michigan | W 38–31 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Miami (OH) | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Akron | W 31–25 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Northern Illinois | L 29–30 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Central Michigan | L 17–37 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Buffalo | W 20–3 | |
| Taxact Camellia Bowl | vs Georgia State | L 20–51 |