| Date | Opponent | Score/ Date/Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | @ USC | L 17-19 |
| 9/10 | New Mexico State | L 21-28 |
| 9/17 | Miami (OH) | W 29-23 |
| 9/24 | North Dakota State | L 24-37 |
| 10/1 | @ Michigan | L 0-58 |
| 10/8 | @ Purdue | L 17-45 |
| 10/22 | Nebraska | L 14-41 |
| 10/29 | Iowa | W 22-21 |
| 11/5 | @ Michigan State | L 24-31 |
| 11/12 | Wisconsin | L 13-42 |
| 11/19 | @ Northwestern | L 13-28 |
| 11/26 | Illinois | W 27-7 |