Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | H | N Illinois (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | W | 33-17 | |
| 9/10 | H | Notre Dame (9-2) | [P4:Ind] | L | 10-17 | |
| 9/17 | H | E Michigan (4-7) | [G5:MAC] | W | 55-0 | |
| 9/24 | A | Wisconsin (9-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-23 | |
| 10/1 | A | Michigan St (5-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 34-31 | |
| 10/8 | H | Minnesota (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-23 | |
| 10/15 | H | Penn State (10-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 27-25 | |
| 10/22 | A | Iowa (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 23-20 | |
| 10/29 | A | Northwestern (7-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 33-17 | |
| 11/12 | H | Indiana (4-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 41-14 | |
| 11/19 | H | Ohio State (9-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 21-25 | |
| 12/28 | A | Nebraska (7-4) | [P4:Big 12] | L | 28-32 | MasterCard Alamo Bowl * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings