Big Ten
First Round: Won 34-27 at Vanderbilt
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Northern Illinois | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Iowa State | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Northern Iowa | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Michigan | A | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Ohio State | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Washington | A | Husky Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Minnesota | A | Huntington Bank Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Wisconsin | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Northwestern | A | Ryan Field |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Purdue | H | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Illinois | A | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Nebraska | H | Kinnick Stadium |
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.