Big Ten
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Hampton | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — UConn | A | Pratt & Whitney Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Virginia Tech | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — UCLA | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Nebraska | A | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Ohio State | A | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Rutgers | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Illinois | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Purdue | A | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Wisconsin | H | SECU Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — USC | A | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Penn State | H | SECU 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.