Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Michigan State | L 7–31 | |
| Wk 2 | vs New Hampshire | W 45–42 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Notre Dame | L 17–41 | |
| Wk 4 | @ South Alabama | W 34–30 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 26–23 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Buffalo | L 13–37 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Akron | W 17–10 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Ball State | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Northern Illinois | W 37–31 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Western Michigan | L 28–38 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Ohio | L 20–34 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Toledo | L 17–32 |