Big Ten rankings · National FBS rankings · All teams
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Tier:Conf | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30 | H | New Mexico (9-3) | [G5:MWC] | W | 34-17 | |
| 9/6 | A | Oklahoma (10-2) | [P4:SEC] | L | 13-24 | |
| 9/13 | H | C Michigan (7-5) | [G5:MAC] | W | 63-3 | |
| 9/20 | A | Nebraska (7-5) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 30-27 | |
| 10/4 | H | Wisconsin (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-10 | |
| 10/11 | A | USC (9-3) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 13-31 | |
| 10/18 | H | Washington (8-4) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-7 | |
| 10/25 | A | Michigan St (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 31-20 | |
| 11/1 | H | Purdue (2-10) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 21-16 | |
| 11/15 | A | Northwestern (6-6) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 24-22 | |
| 11/22 | A | Maryland (4-8) | [P4:Big Ten] | W | 45-20 | |
| 11/29 | H | Ohio State (12-1) | [P4:Big Ten] | L | 9-27 | |
| 12/31 | N | Texas (9-3) | [P4:SEC] | L | 27-41 | Cheez-It Citrus Bowl * |
* game does not count in Harbin ratings