Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Fresno State | L 35–39 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Virginia Tech | W 24–17 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Syracuse | L 20–35 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Wisconsin | L 17–38 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Illinois | W 44–19 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Iowa | L 14–20 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Ohio State | L 7–41 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | @ Nebraska | L 14–31 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Michigan | L 13–41 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Minnesota | W 49–30 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Northwestern | L 15–23 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Indiana | W 35–31 |