Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Cincinnati | L 14–49 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Minnesota | L 26–31 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Long Island University | W 42–7 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Army | L 10–23 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Central Michigan | W 28–17 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Eastern Michigan | L 12–13 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Akron | W 34–21 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Ball State | W 24–17 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Ohio | L 33–35 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Buffalo | W 45–18 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Bowling Green | W 34–7 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Kent State | L 47–48 | |
| Playoff Game | vs North Texas | W 27–14 |