Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Ohio State | L 31–45 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Miami (OH) | W 31–26 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Colorado | W 30–0 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Bowling Green | L 10–14 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Purdue | W 20–13 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Nebraska | W 30–23 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Maryland | W 34–16 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Northwestern | W 41–14 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Illinois | L 6–14 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Iowa | L 22–27 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Indiana | W 35–14 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Wisconsin | W 23–13 | |
| Guaranteed Rate Bowl | vs West Virginia | W 18–6 |