Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24 | A | Michigan St (2-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-27 | |
| 10/31 | H | Indiana (6-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 21-37 | |
| 11/7 | A | Ohio State (6-0) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 27-49 | |
| 11/14 | H | Illinois (2-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-23 | |
| 11/21 | H | Michigan (2-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 42-48 | |
| 11/28 | A | Purdue (2-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 37-30 | |
| 12/5 | H | Penn State (4-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 7-23 | |
| 12/12 | A | Maryland (2-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 27-24 | |
| 12/18 | H | Nebraska (3-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 21-28 |