Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ UCLA | L 17–45 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Eastern Kentucky | L 57–59 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Marshall | W 34–31 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Mississippi State | L 14–45 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Akron | W 31–28 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Buffalo | L 7–38 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Miami (OH) | W 17–13 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Central Michigan | W 34–18 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Western Michigan | W 13–9 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Kent State | L 6–40 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Toledo | W 42–35 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Ohio | L 14–38 | |
| Quick Lane Bowl | vs New Mexico State | L 19–24 |