Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Iowa | L 6–34 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Idaho | W 56–14 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Cincinnati | L 24–38 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Western Kentucky | W 33–31 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Penn State | L 0–24 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Michigan State | L 15–20 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Ohio State | L 7–54 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Maryland | L 35–38 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Michigan | L 7–29 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Rutgers | L 3–38 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Minnesota | L 14–35 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Purdue | L 7–44 |