Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24 | H | Iowa (6-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-20 | |
| 10/31 | A | Illinois (2-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 31-24 | |
| 11/7 | A | Wisconsin (3-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | canceled | ||
| 11/14 | H | Northwestern (6-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 20-27 | |
| 11/20 | A | Minnesota (3-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 31-34 | |
| 11/28 | H | Rutgers (3-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 30-37 | |
| 12/5 | H | Nebraska (3-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 27-37 | |
| 12/12 | A | Indiana (6-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | canceled | ||
| 12/18 | A | Indiana (6-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | canceled |