Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Akron | W 52–6 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Western Michigan | W 56–0 | |
| Wk 3 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 4 | vs Marshall | W 49–14 | |
| Wk 5 | @ Michigan State | W 38–7 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Iowa | W 35–7 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Oregon | L 31–32 | |
| Wk 8 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 9 | vs Nebraska | W 21–17 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Penn State | W 20–13 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Purdue | W 45–0 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Northwestern | W 31–7 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Indiana | W 38–15 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Michigan | L 10–13 | |
| First Round | vs Tennessee | W 42–17 | |
| Quarterfinal | @ Oregon | W 41–21 | |
| Wk 17 | Bye | — | — |
| Championship | @ Notre Dame | W 34–23 |