Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Utah State | W 24–14 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Iowa State | W 20–13 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Western Michigan | W 41–10 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Penn State | L 0–31 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Michigan State | W 26–16 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Purdue | W 20–14 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Wisconsin | W 15–6 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Minnesota | L 10–12 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Northwestern | W 10–7 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Rutgers | W 22–0 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Illinois | W 15–13 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Nebraska | W 13–10 | |
| Cheez-It Citrus Bowl | @ Tennessee | L 0–35 |