| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | Big Ten | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 109 | |
| Def | 98 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 5 |
Indiana
|
L by 13.5 | L 33-27 | Home | 2-7 |
| Sat Oct 22 |
Minnesota
|
n/a | L 34-32 | Away | 2-6 |
| Sat Oct 15 |
Illinois
|
n/a | L 24-7 | Home | 2-5 |
| Sat Oct 8 |
Michigan 4
|
n/a | L 78-0 | Home | 2-4 |
| Sat Oct 1 |
Ohio State 2
|
n/a | L 58-0 | Away | 2-3 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
Iowa
|
n/a | L 14-7 | Home | 2-2 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
New Mexico
|
n/a | W 37-28 | Home | 2-1 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
Howard
|
n/a | W 52-14 | Home | 1-1 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Washington 14
|
n/a | L 48-13 | Away | 0-1 |