| Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | |
| Conf | Big Ten | |
| W-L | 15-0 | |
| Off | 66 | |
| Def | 57 | |

| Date | Opponent | Expected | Outcome | Location | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 12 |
Maryland
|
W by 29 | W 62-3 | Away | 9-1 |
| Sat Nov 5 |
Nebraska 10
|
W by 17 | W 62-3 | Home | 8-1 |
| Sat Oct 29 |
Northwestern
|
W by 26 | W 24-20 | Home | 7-1 |
| Sat Oct 22 |
Penn State
|
n/a | L 24-21 | Away | 6-1 |
| Sat Oct 15 |
Wisconsin 8
|
n/a | W 30-23 | Away | 6-0 |
| Sat Oct 8 |
Indiana
|
n/a | W 38-17 | Home | 5-0 |
| Sat Oct 1 |
Rutgers
|
n/a | W 58-0 | Home | 4-0 |
| Sat Sep 17 |
Oklahoma 14
|
n/a | W 45-24 | Away | 3-0 |
| Sat Sep 10 |
Tulsa
|
n/a | W 48-3 | Home | 2-0 |
| Sat Sep 3 |
Bowling Green
|
n/a | W 77-10 | Home | 1-0 |