Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Rutgers | L 7–24 | |
| Wk 2 | vs UTEP | W 38–7 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Duke | L 14–38 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Minnesota | W 37–34 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Penn State | L 13–41 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Howard | W 23–20 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Nebraska | L 9–17 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Maryland | W 33–27 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Iowa | L 7–10 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Wisconsin | W 24–10 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Purdue | W 23–15 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Illinois | W 45–43 | |
| Srs Distribution Las Vegas Bowl | vs Utah | W 14–7 |