| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | Western Michigan | W 34-10 |
| 9/10 | Notre Dame | W 35-31 |
| 9/17 | Eastern Michigan | W 31-3 |
| 9/24 | San Diego State | W 28-7 |
| 10/1 | Minnesota | W 58-0 |
| 10/8 | @ Northwestern | W 42-24 |
| 10/15 | @ Michigan State | L 14-28 |
| 10/29 | Purdue | W 36-14 |
| 11/5 | @ Iowa | L 16-24 |
| 11/12 | @ Illinois | W 31-14 |
| 11/19 | Nebraska | W 45-17 |
| 11/26 | Ohio State | W 40-34 |
| 1/3 | @ Virginia Tech | W 23-20 |