Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Minnesota | L 10–13 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Colorado | L 14–36 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Northern Illinois | W 35–11 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Louisiana Tech | W 28–14 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Michigan | L 7–45 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Illinois | W 20–7 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | vs Northwestern | W 17–9 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Purdue | W 31–14 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Michigan State | L 17–20 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Maryland | L 10–13 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Wisconsin | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Iowa | L 10–13 |