Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Illinois State | W 38–0 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Washington State | L 14–17 | |
| Wk 3 | vs New Mexico State | W 66–7 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Ohio State | L 21–52 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Illinois | L 10–34 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Northwestern | W 42–7 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Michigan State | L 28–34 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Purdue | W 35–24 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Maryland | W 23–10 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Iowa | L 10–24 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Nebraska | W 15–14 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Minnesota | L 16–23 | |
| Guaranteed Rate Bowl | @ Oklahoma State | W 24–17 |