| Time CDT | |||
| 08/28 | @ Illinois | L 22 - 30 | |
| 09/04 | Fordham | W 52 - 7 | |
| 09/11 | Buffalo | W 28 - 3 | |
| 09/18 | @ Oklahome | L 16 - 23 | |
| 09/25 | @ Michigan State | L 20 - 23 OT | |
| 10/02 | Northwestern | W 56 - 7 | |
| 10/09 | Michigan | L 29 - 32 | |
| 10/16 | @ Minnesota | L 23 - 30 | |
| 10/23 | Bye | ||
| 10/30 | Purdue | L 23 - 28 | |
| 11/06 | Ohio State | L 16 - 26 | |
| 11/13 | Bye | ||
| 11/20 | @ Wisconsin | L 28 - 35 | |
| 11/27 Friday | Iowa | L 21 - 28 | |