Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs New Mexico State | W 38–0 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Western Illinois | W 62–10 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Colorado | W 49–7 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Michigan State | W 34–7 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Purdue | L 10–20 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | @ Illinois | L 14–26 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Penn State | L 17–45 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Rutgers | W 31–0 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Nebraska | W 20–13 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Northwestern | W 31–3 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Iowa | L 10–13 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Wisconsin | W 23–16 | |
| Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl | vs Syracuse | W 28–20 |