Independent power rankings, predictions, win probabilities, and game results.
| Week | Opponent | Result / Prediction | vs Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Western Michigan | W 28–14 | |
| Wk 2 | vs South Dakota | W 27–13 | |
| Wk 3 | vs Alabama | L 10–42 | |
| Wk 4 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 5 | @ USC | L 21–38 | |
| Wk 6 | vs Purdue | W 52–6 | |
| Wk 7 | @ Rutgers | W 42–7 | |
| Wk 8 | @ Northwestern | W 23–3 | |
| Wk 9 | vs Penn State | L 13–28 | |
| Wk 10 | @ Iowa | L 10–42 | |
| Wk 11 | Bye | — | — |
| Wk 12 | vs Oregon | L 13–16 | |
| Wk 13 | @ Nebraska | L 25–44 | |
| Wk 14 | vs Minnesota | L 7–24 |