Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | @ Wisconsin | L 14–28 | |
| Wk 2 | @ Ohio State | L 0–56 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Bethune-Cookman | W 59–31 | |
| Wk 4 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 5 | @ Marshall | L 20–27 | |
| Wk 6 | @ Ball State | W 45–42 | |
| Wk 7 | vs Akron | W 34–24 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Buffalo | W 48–41 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Kent State | W 52–21 | |
| Wk 10 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 11 | vs Northern Illinois | L 28–42 | |
| Wk 12 | @ Bowling Green | L 13–31 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Central Michigan | L 14–16 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 26–18 | — |
| Is4S Salute To Veterans Bowl | vs South Alabama | L 23–30 |