Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Saint Francis | W 35–17 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Syracuse | L 7–48 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Iowa | L 10–41 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Toledo | L 31–49 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Ball State | W 42–24 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Mississippi State | L 28–41 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Miami (OH) | L 21–34 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Ohio | L 17–20 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Eastern Michigan | W 45–21 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Central Michigan | W 38–28 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Northern Illinois | L 0–24 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Bowling Green | L 10–34 |