Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Western Michigan | W 35–13 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Akron | W 52–0 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Washington | L 28–39 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Minnesota | L 7–34 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Maryland | L 13–27 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Ohio State | L 20–49 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Wisconsin | W 34–28 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Michigan | L 7–29 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Illinois | W 23–15 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Rutgers | W 27–21 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Indiana | L 31–39 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Penn State | L 16–35 |