Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Florida Atlantic | W 16–10 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Maryland | W 27–24 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Prairie View A&M | W 40–0 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Boston College | L 19–23 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Ohio State | L 7–38 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Oregon | L 10–31 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | vs Iowa | W 32–20 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Michigan | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Indiana | L 10–47 | |
| Wk 11 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 12 | @ Illinois | L 16–38 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Purdue | W 24–17 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Rutgers | L 14–41 |