Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1 | N | LSU (8-4) | [P4:SEC] | W | 27-20 | Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic |
| 9/7 | H | Utah State (4-8) | [G5:MWC] | W | 48-0 | |
| 9/21 | A | Michigan (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 24-27 | |
| 9/28 | H | Wisconsin (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-21 | |
| 10/5 | A | Minnesota (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 17-24 | |
| 10/12 | H | Penn State (11-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 30-33 | |
| 10/19 | A | Maryland (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 28-29 | |
| 10/25 | H | Rutgers (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 42-20 | |
| 11/2 | A | Washington (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 21-26 | |
| 11/16 | H | Nebraska (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 28-20 | |
| 11/23 | A | UCLA (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 19-13 | |
| 11/30 | H | Notre Dame (11-1) | [P4:Ind] | L | 35-49 | |
| 12/27 | N | Texas A&M (8-4) | [P4:SEC] | W | 35-31 | SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings