Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs South Dakota State | W 7–3 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Iowa State | L 7–10 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Nevada | W 27–0 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Rutgers | W 27–10 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Michigan | L 14–27 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Illinois | L 6–9 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Ohio State | L 10–54 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Northwestern | W 33–13 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Purdue | W 24–3 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Wisconsin | W 24–10 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Minnesota | W 13–10 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Nebraska | L 17–24 | |
| Transperfect Music City Bowl | @ Kentucky | W 21–0 |