Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Howard | W 44–7 | |
| Wk 2 | vs Akron | W 49–17 | |
| Wk 3 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 4 | @ Virginia Tech | W 26–23 | |
| Wk 5 | vs Washington | W 21–18 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Nebraska | L 7–14 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Wisconsin | L 7–42 | |
| Wk 8 | vs UCLA | L 32–35 | |
| Wk 9 | @ USC | L 20–42 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Minnesota | W 26–19 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Maryland | W 31–17 | |
| Wk 13 | vs Illinois | L 31–38 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Michigan State | W 41–14 | |
| Rate Bowl | @ Kansas State | L 41–44 |