Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Central Michigan | W 31–7 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Richmond | W 45–14 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Washington | L 7–41 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Maryland | L 9–31 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Iowa | L 16–26 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | @ Rutgers | L 24–27 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Michigan | L 0–49 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Minnesota | L 12–27 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Nebraska | W 20–17 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Ohio State | L 3–38 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Indiana | W 24–21 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Penn State | L 0–42 |