Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Penn State | L 10–16 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 34–7 | |
| Wk 3 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 4 | vs Notre Dame | L 13–41 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Michigan | L 17–38 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Illinois | W 24–0 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Army | W 20–14 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Purdue | W 30–13 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Iowa | W 27–7 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Rutgers | W 52–3 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Northwestern | W 35–7 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Nebraska | W 35–28 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Minnesota | L 13–23 | |
| Srs Distribution Las Vegas Bowl | @ Arizona State | W 20–13 |