Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Washington | L 20–45 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Oklahoma | L 3–33 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Long Island University | W 63–10 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Georgia | L 22–39 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Ohio | W 31–24 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Miami (OH) | L 24–27 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Toledo | L 31–52 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Akron | W 33–27 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Ball State | L 20–27 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Bowling Green | W 40–6 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Buffalo | W 30–27 |