Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs UTEP | W 40–7 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Colorado | W 28–10 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Northern Iowa | W 34–3 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Illinois | L 24–31 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Purdue | W 28–10 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Rutgers | W 14–7 | |
| Wk 7 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 8 | @ Indiana | L 7–56 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Ohio State | L 17–21 | |
| Wk 10 | vs UCLA | L 20–27 | |
| Wk 11 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 12 | @ USC | L 20–28 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Wisconsin | W 44–25 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Iowa | L 10–13 | |
| Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl | vs Boston College | W 20–15 |