Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Central Connecticut | W 66–10 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Florida International | L 16–52 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Illinois | L 9–30 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Ball State | W 37–34 | |
| Wk 5 | vs San Diego State | W 22–21 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Ohio | L 25–27 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Eastern Michigan | L 34–38 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Miami (OH) | L 7–46 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Bowling Green | L 13–23 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Toledo | L 10–37 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Western Michigan | W 16–14 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Northern Illinois | L 16–24 |