Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Buffalo | W 31–10 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Charlotte | W 56–21 | |
| Wk 3 | vs SMU | W 34–27 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Michigan | L 27–34 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Michigan State | W 27–13 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Purdue | L 29–31 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Indiana | W 38–33 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Northwestern | W 31–24 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Wisconsin | L 10–23 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Penn State | L 0–30 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Ohio State | L 30–43 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Rutgers | W 37–0 | |
| Duke'S Mayo Bowl | @ NC State | W 16–12 |