Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Northwestern | W 38–21 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Youngstown State | W 42–14 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Miami | W 38–17 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Nebraska | W 23–20 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Western Kentucky | W 48–31 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Rutgers | W 31–13 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Indiana | W 20–15 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | vs Michigan | W 37–33 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Purdue | L 29–40 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Maryland | W 40–21 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Ohio State | L 7–56 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Penn State | W 30–27 | |
| Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl | vs Pittsburgh | W 31–21 |