Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Illinois State | W 40–0 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Iowa State | L 19–20 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Troy | W 38–21 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Minnesota | W 31–14 | |
| Wk 5 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 6 | @ Ohio State | L 7–35 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Washington | W 40–16 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Michigan State | L 20–32 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Northwestern | W 40–14 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Wisconsin | W 42–10 | |
| Wk 11 | @ UCLA | L 17–20 | |
| Wk 12 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 13 | @ Maryland | W 29–13 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Nebraska | W 13–10 | |
| Transperfect Music City Bowl | @ Missouri | L 24–27 |