Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Pittsburgh | L 24–55 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Saint Francis | L 17–23 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Tennessee | L 0–71 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Penn State | L 0–56 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Eastern Michigan | L 33–52 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Ball State | L 35–37 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Bowling Green | L 6–27 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Western Michigan | L 21–52 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Ohio | L 0–41 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Miami (OH) | L 7–34 | — |
| Wk 13 | vs Akron | L 17–38 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Buffalo | L 7–43 |