Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30 | H | Maine (9-4) | [FCS:CAA] | W | 46-3 | |
| 9/6 | H | FIU (5-7) | [G5:Sun Belt] | W | 42-0 | |
| 9/13 | H | Iowa State (2-10) | [P4:Big 12] | W | 17-5 | |
| 9/20 | A | Pitt (9-3) | [P4:Big East] | L | 20-21 | |
| 9/27 | H | Northwestern (9-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 17-22 | |
| 10/4 | A | Michigan St (9-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 13-16 | |
| 10/11 | A | Indiana (3-9) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 45-9 | |
| 10/18 | H | Wisconsin (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-16 | |
| 11/1 | A | Illinois (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 24-27 | |
| 11/8 | H | Penn State (11-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-23 | |
| 11/15 | H | Purdue (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 22-17 | |
| 11/22 | A | Minnesota (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 55-0 | |
| 1/1 | N | South Carolina (7-5) | [P4:SEC] | W | 31-10 | OUTBACK BOWL * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings