Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31 | H | S Illinois (7-5) | [FCS:MVFC] | W | 42-34 | |
| 9/7 | H | Cincinnati (9-3) | [P4:AAC] | W | 45-17 | |
| 9/14 | H | Washington (8-4) | [P4:Pac-12] | L | 24-34 | AT CHICAGO |
| 9/28 | H | Miami OH (0-12) | [G5:MAC] | W | 50-14 | |
| 10/5 | A | Nebraska (8-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 19-39 | |
| 10/19 | H | Wisconsin (9-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 32-56 | |
| 10/26 | H | Michigan St (12-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 3-42 | |
| 11/2 | A | Penn State (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 17-24 | |
| 11/9 | A | Indiana (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 35-52 | |
| 11/16 | H | Ohio State (12-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 35-60 | |
| 11/23 | A | Purdue (1-11) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 20-16 | |
| 11/30 | H | Northwestern (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 34-37 |