Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Chattanooga | W 69–3 | |
| Wk 2 | @ NC State | W 51–10 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Kent State | W 71–0 | |
| Wk 4 | @ Oklahoma | W 25–15 | |
| Wk 5 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 6 | @ Arkansas | L 14–19 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Florida | W 23–17 | |
| Wk 8 | vs Alabama | W 24–17 | |
| Wk 9 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 10 | vs Kentucky | W 28–18 | |
| Wk 11 | vs Mississippi State | W 33–14 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Georgia | L 17–31 | |
| Wk 13 | vs UTEP | W 56–0 | |
| Wk 14 | @ Vanderbilt | W 36–23 | |
| First Round | @ Ohio State | L 17–42 |