Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Kentucky | L 13–37 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Robert Morris | W 31–14 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Cincinnati | L 17–38 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Northwestern | W 17–14 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Buffalo | L 20–24 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Kent State | W 27–24 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Bowling Green | L 13–17 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Western Michigan | L 10–16 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Akron | W 27–9 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Ohio | L 21–37 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Northern Illinois | W 29–23 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Ball State | W 18–17 | |
| Hometown Lenders Bahamas Bowl | @ UAB | L 20–24 |