| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | FBS Indep. | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 96 | |
| Def | 91 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 14 |
Mississippi State
|
n/a | W 28-21 | Home | 4-3 |
| Sat Oct 8 |
Michigan State
|
n/a | W 31-14 | Away | 3-3 |
| Fri Sep 30 |
Toledo
|
n/a | W 55-53 | Home | 2-3 |
| Sat Sep 24 |
West Virginia
|
n/a | L 35-32 | Neutral | 1-3 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
UCLA
|
n/a | L 17-14 | Home | 1-2 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
Utah
|
n/a | L 20-19 | Away | 1-1 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Arizona
|
n/a | W 18-16 | Neutral | 1-0 |