Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | H | E Illinois (3-9) | [FCS:OVC] | W | 45-0 | |
| 9/7 | H | Kansas (5-7) | [P4:Big 12] | W | 23-17 | |
| 9/14 | H | C Michigan (4-8) | [G5:MAC] | W | 30-9 | |
| 9/20 | A | Nebraska (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 31-24 | |
| 9/28 | A | Penn State (11-2) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 7-21 | |
| 10/12 | H | Purdue (1-11) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 50-49 | |
| 10/19 | H | Michigan (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 21-7 | |
| 10/26 | A | Oregon (13-0) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 9-38 | |
| 11/2 | H | Minnesota (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 17-25 | |
| 11/16 | H | Michigan St (5-7) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-16 | |
| 11/23 | A | Rutgers (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-31 | |
| 11/30 | N | Northwestern (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 38-28 | |
| 12/31 | N | South Carolina (9-3) | [P4:SEC] | W | 21-17 | Cheez-It Citrus Bowl * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings