Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Indiana State | W 49–0 | |
| Wk 2 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 3 | vs Notre Dame | L 7–66 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Oregon State | L 21–38 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Nebraska | L 10–28 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Wisconsin | L 6–52 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Illinois | L 49–50 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Oregon | L 0–35 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Northwestern | L 20–26 | |
| Wk 11 | @ Ohio State | L 0–45 | |
| Wk 12 | vs Penn State | L 10–49 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Michigan State | L 17–24 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Indiana | L 0–66 |