Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs South Dakota State | L 23–42 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Vanderbilt | L 21–24 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Toledo | W 22–6 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Iowa | L 14–24 | |
| Wk 5 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 6 | vs San José State | W 32–14 | |
| Wk 7 | @ New Mexico | W 36–7 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Utah State | L 24–26 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Boise State | L 19–28 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Wyoming | L 17–31 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Air Force | L 21–35 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Hawai'i | L 45–50 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Nevada | L 10–52 |