Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs South Dakota | W 35–10 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Middle Tennessee | W 23–19 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Kansas State | W 30–27 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Memphis | W 34–27 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Vanderbilt | W 38–21 | |
| Wk 6 | vs LSU | L 39–49 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Kentucky | W 38–21 | |
| Wk 8 | vs South Carolina | W 34–12 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | @ Georgia | L 21–30 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Tennessee | W 36–7 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Florida | W 33–31 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Arkansas | W 48–14 | |
| Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic | @ Ohio State | W 14–3 |