Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Fresno State | W 30–10 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Texas | L 12–31 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Arkansas State | W 28–18 | |
| Wk 4 | vs USC | W 27–24 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Minnesota | W 27–24 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Washington | L 17–27 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Illinois | L 7–21 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Michigan State | W 24–17 | |
| Wk 10 | vs Oregon | L 17–38 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Indiana | L 15–20 | |
| Wk 12 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 13 | vs Northwestern | W 50–6 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Ohio State | W 13–10 | |
| Reliaquest Bowl | vs Alabama | W 19–13 |