Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs West Virginia | W 30–24 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Howard | W 62–0 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Illinois | W 20–17 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Kent State | W 37–16 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Iowa | L 14–51 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Ohio State | L 17–66 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Minnesota | L 16–34 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Indiana | W 38–35 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Penn State | L 14–31 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Michigan State | L 21–40 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Michigan | L 18–59 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Rutgers | W 40–16 | |
| New Era Pinstripe Bowl | @ Virginia Tech | W 54–10 |