Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Penn State | L 31–35 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Indiana State | W 56–0 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Syracuse | L 29–32 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Florida Atlantic | W 28–26 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Minnesota | W 20–10 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Maryland | W 31–29 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Nebraska | W 43–37 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Wisconsin | L 24–35 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Iowa | L 3–24 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Illinois | W 31–24 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Northwestern | W 17–9 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Indiana | W 30–16 | |
| Big Ten Championship Game | @ Michigan | L 22–43 | |
| Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | vs LSU | L 7–63 |