Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Texas A&M | L 10–41 | |
| Wk 2 | vs VMI | W 60–10 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Iowa | L 7–30 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Maryland | L 16–37 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Bowling Green | W 27–20 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Buffalo | W 48–38 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Western Michigan | L 31–64 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Ohio | W 34–27 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Northern Illinois | W 52–47 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Central Michigan | L 30–54 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Akron | W 38–0 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Miami (OH) | W 48–47 | |
| Famous Idaho Potato Bowl | @ Wyoming | L 38–52 |