Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Purdue | W 35–31 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Ohio | W 46–10 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Auburn | W 41–12 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Central Michigan | W 33–14 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Northwestern | W 17–7 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | @ Michigan | L 17–41 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Minnesota | W 45–17 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Ohio State | L 31–44 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Indiana | W 45–14 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Maryland | W 30–0 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Rutgers | W 55–10 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Michigan State | W 35–16 | |
| Wk 14 | Bye | — | — |
| Rose Bowl Game Presented By Prudential | @ Utah | W 35–21 |