Big Ten
First Round: Won 38-3 vs Alabama
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — North Texas | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Howard | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Western Kentucky | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Northwestern | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Rutgers | A | SHI Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Nebraska | A | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Ohio State | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Michigan | A | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Minnesota | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — USC | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Washington | A | Husky Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Purdue | H | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.