Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Norfolk State | W 49–10 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Notre Dame | L 29–32 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Colorado State | L 6–22 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Ball State | W 22–12 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Massachusetts | W 45–7 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Northern Illinois | L 20–22 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Central Michigan | L 23–26 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Western Michigan | W 34–15 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Eastern Michigan | L 49–52 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Bowling Green | W 49–17 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Ohio | W 35–23 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Akron | W 49–14 | |
| Bahamas Bowl | vs Middle Tennessee | L 24–31 |