Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Texas A&M | W 23–13 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Northern Illinois | L 14–16 | |
| Wk 3 | @ Purdue | W 66–7 | |
| Wk 4 | vs Miami (OH) | W 28–3 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Louisville | W 31–24 | |
| Wk 6 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 7 | vs Stanford | W 49–7 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Georgia Tech | W 31–13 | |
| Wk 9 | @ Navy | W 51–14 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Florida State | W 52–3 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Virginia | W 35–14 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Army | W 49–14 | |
| Wk 14 | @ USC | W 49–35 | |
| First Round | vs Indiana | W 27–17 | |
| Quarterfinal | @ Georgia | W 23–10 | |
| Wk 17 | Bye | — | — |
| Championship | vs Ohio State | L 23–34 |