Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 0 | vs Nebraska | W 31–28 | |
| Wk 1 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 2 | vs Duke | L 23–31 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Southern Illinois | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Miami (OH) | L 14–17 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Penn State | L 7–17 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Wisconsin | L 7–42 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Maryland | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Iowa | L 13–33 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Ohio State | L 7–21 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Minnesota | L 3–31 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Purdue | L 9–17 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Illinois | L 3–41 |