Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 0 | @ Northwestern | L 28–31 | |
| Wk 1 | vs North Dakota | W 38–17 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Georgia Southern | L 42–45 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Oklahoma | L 14–49 | |
| Wk 4 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 5 | vs Indiana | W 35–21 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Rutgers | W 14–13 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Purdue | L 37–43 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | vs Illinois | L 9–26 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Minnesota | L 13–20 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Michigan | L 3–34 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Wisconsin | L 14–15 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Iowa | W 24–17 |