Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs North Dakota | W 21–3 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Iowa | W 20–19 | |
| Wk 3 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 4 | vs Arkansas State | W 52–7 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Houston | W 20–0 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Baylor | W 43–21 | |
| Wk 7 | @ West Virginia | W 28–16 | |
| Wk 8 | vs UCF | W 38–35 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Texas Tech | L 22–23 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Kansas | L 36–45 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Cincinnati | W 34–17 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Utah | W 31–28 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Kansas State | W 29–21 | |
| Pop-Tarts Bowl | @ Miami | W 42–41 |