| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | Big Ten | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 91 | |
| Def | 122 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 19 |
Minnesota
|
Toss up | L 29-12 | Away | 5-6 |
| Sat Nov 12 |
Purdue
|
W by 13.5 | W 45-17 | Away | 5-5 |
| Sat Nov 5 |
Wisconsin 8
|
L by 5.5 | L 21-7 | Home | 4-5 |
| Sat Oct 29 |
Ohio State 6
|
L by 26 | L 24-20 | Away | 4-4 |
| Sat Oct 22 |
Indiana
|
n/a | W 24-14 | Home | 4-3 |
| Sat Oct 15 |
Michigan State
|
n/a | W 54-40 | Away | 3-3 |
| Sat Oct 1 |
Iowa
|
n/a | W 38-31 | Away | 2-3 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Nebraska 20
|
n/a | L 24-13 | Home | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Duke
|
n/a | W 24-13 | Home | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
Illinois State
|
n/a | L 9-7 | Home | 0-2 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Western Michigan
|
n/a | L 22-21 | Home | 0-1 |