Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Indiana | W 23–3 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Youngstown State | W 35–7 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Western Kentucky | W 63–10 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Notre Dame | W 17–14 | |
| Wk 5 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 6 | vs Maryland | W 37–17 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Purdue | W 41–7 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Penn State | W 20–12 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Wisconsin | W 24–10 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Rutgers | W 35–16 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Michigan State | W 38–3 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Minnesota | W 37–3 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Michigan | L 24–30 | |
| Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic | vs Missouri | L 3–14 |