Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4 | H | C Michigan (4-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 41-10 | |
| 9/11 | A | Oregon (5-6) | [P4:Pac-12] | W | 30-24 | |
| 9/18 | A | Kentucky (2-9) | [P4:SEC] | L | 32-51 | |
| 9/25 | H | Michigan St (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-30 | |
| 10/2 | H | Michigan (9-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 14-35 | |
| 10/9 | A | Northwestern (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 24-31 | |
| 10/23 | A | Ohio State (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 7-30 | |
| 10/30 | H | Minnesota (6-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 30-21 | |
| 11/6 | A | Illinois (3-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 22-26 | |
| 11/13 | H | Penn State (4-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 18-22 | |
| 11/20 | A | Purdue (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 24-63 |