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| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | H | Miami OH (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | W | 31-13 | |
| 9/8 | A | Washington (8-3) | [P4:Pac-12] | L | 18-23 | |
| 9/15 | H | W Michigan (5-6) | [G5:MAC] | canceled | ||
| 9/22 | H | W Michigan (5-6) | [G5:MAC] | W | 38-21 | |
| 9/29 | H | Illinois (10-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 45-20 | |
| 10/6 | A | Penn State (5-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 20-0 | |
| 10/13 | H | Purdue (6-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-10 | |
| 10/27 | A | Iowa (6-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 32-26 | |
| 11/3 | A | Michigan St (6-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 24-26 | |
| 11/10 | H | Minnesota (4-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 31-10 | |
| 11/17 | A | Wisconsin (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 20-17 | |
| 11/24 | H | Ohio State (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-26 | |
| 1/1 | A | Tennessee (10-2) | [P4:SEC] | L | 17-45 | * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings