Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Toledo | W 30–28 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Kansas | L 23–34 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Penn State | L 13–30 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Florida Atlantic | W 23–17 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Purdue | L 19–44 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Nebraska | L 7–20 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Maryland | W 27–24 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Wisconsin | L 21–25 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Minnesota | W 27–26 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Indiana | W 48–45 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Iowa | L 13–15 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Northwestern | L 43–45 |