Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Florida International | W 31–7 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Western Illinois | W 77–3 | |
| Wk 3 | @ UCLA | W 42–13 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Charlotte | W 52–14 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Maryland | W 42–28 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Northwestern | W 41–24 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | vs Nebraska | W 56–7 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Washington | W 31–17 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Michigan State | W 47–10 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Michigan | W 20–15 | |
| Wk 12 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 13 | @ Ohio State | L 15–38 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Purdue | W 66–0 | |
| First Round | @ Notre Dame | L 17–27 |