Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Wisconsin | W 16–10 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Ball State | W 44–13 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Auburn | W 28–20 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Villanova | W 38–17 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Indiana | W 24–0 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Iowa | L 20–23 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | vs Illinois | L 18–20 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Ohio State | L 24–33 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Maryland | W 31–14 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Michigan | L 17–21 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Rutgers | W 28–0 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Michigan State | L 27–30 | |
| Outback Bowl | @ Arkansas | L 10–24 |