Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Illinois | W 23–20 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Idaho | W 35–22 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Western Kentucky | W 33–30 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Cincinnati | L 24–45 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Nebraska | L 21–35 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Michigan | L 10–31 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Maryland | L 33–38 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Rutgers | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Penn State | L 14–45 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Ohio State | L 14–56 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Michigan State | W 39–31 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Purdue | L 16–30 |