Big Ten
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Toledo | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — Eastern Michigan | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | A — Notre Dame | A | Notre Dame Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Nebraska | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Wisconsin | A | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Illinois | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Northwestern | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — UCLA | A | Rose Bowl |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Michigan | A | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Washington | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | H — Oregon | H | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | A — Rutgers | A | SHI 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.