Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Towson | W 38–6 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Charlotte | W 38–20 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Virginia | W 42–14 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Michigan State | W 31–9 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Indiana | W 44–17 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Ohio State | L 17–37 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Illinois | L 24–27 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Northwestern | L 27–33 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Penn State | L 15–51 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Nebraska | W 13–10 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Michigan | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Rutgers | W 42–24 | |
| Transperfect Music City Bowl | vs Auburn | W 31–13 |