Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Saint Francis | W 30–23 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Michigan State | L 0–52 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Tennessee | L 6–63 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Liberty | L 12–21 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Bowling Green | L 28–31 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Ohio | L 34–55 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Central Michigan | L 21–28 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Kent State | L 27–33 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Miami (OH) | L 9–27 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Eastern Michigan | L 28–34 | |
| Wk 12 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 13 | @ Northern Illinois | W 44–12 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Buffalo | L 22–23 |