| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | @ Ball State | L 20-27 |
| 9/10 | Virginia | L 31-34 |
| 9/17 | South Carolina State | W 38-21 |
| 9/24 | @ North Texas | L 21-24 |
| 10/1 | Penn State | L 10-16 |
| 10/8 | Illinois | L 20-41 |
| 10/15 | @ Wisconsin | L 7-59 |
| 10/22 | @ Iowa | L 24-45 |
| 10/29 | Northwestern | L 38-59 |
| 11/5 | @ Ohio State | L 20-34 |
| 11/19 | @ Michigan State | L 3-55 |
| 11/26 | Purdue | L 25-33 |