Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 0 | vs Wyoming | W 38–6 | |
| Wk 1 | @ Indiana | L 20–23 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Virginia | W 24–3 | |
| Wk 3 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 4 | vs Chattanooga | W 31–0 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Wisconsin | W 34–10 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Iowa | W 9–6 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Minnesota | W 26–14 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Nebraska | W 26–9 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Michigan State | L 15–23 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Purdue | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Michigan | L 17–19 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Northwestern | W 41–3 | |
| Reliaquest Bowl | vs Mississippi State | L 10–19 |