Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Indiana | W 34–6 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Iowa State | W 27–17 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Kent State | W 30–7 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Colorado State | W 24–14 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Maryland | W 51–14 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Penn State | W 23–20 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Purdue | L 7–24 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Wisconsin | L 7–27 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Northwestern | W 17–12 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Minnesota | W 27–22 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Illinois | W 33–23 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Nebraska | W 28–21 | |
| Vrbo Citrus Bowl | @ Kentucky | L 17–20 |