Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Northwestern | L 6–13 | |
| Wk 2 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 3 | vs Cincinnati | L 16–27 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Notre Dame | L 3–28 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Massachusetts | W 23–20 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Toledo | L 20–30 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Eastern Michigan | W 38–14 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Ohio | W 30–20 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Central Michigan | W 46–7 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | @ Ball State | W 27–21 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Kent State | W 34–7 | — |
| Wk 13 | vs Northern Illinois | W 20–9 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Bowling Green | W 28–12 | |
| Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl | @ Colorado State | W 43–17 |