Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Central Michigan | W 34–24 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Kentucky | L 28–35 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Southeast Missouri State | W 59–28 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Boston College | L 34–41 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Tennessee | L 24–62 | |
| Wk 6 | vs North Texas | W 48–35 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Texas A&M | L 14–35 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Vanderbilt | W 37–28 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Georgia | L 6–43 | |
| Wk 11 | vs South Carolina | W 31–28 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Florida | W 24–23 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Arkansas | L 17–34 | |
| Wk 14 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 15 | Bye | — | — |
| Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | @ Army | L 22–24 |