Big Ten
First Round: Won 23-0 at Texas Tech
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Boise State | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Oklahoma State | A | Boone Pickens Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Portland State | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — USC | A | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — UCLA | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Nebraska | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Illinois | A | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Northwestern | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Ohio State | A | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Michigan | H | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Michigan State | A | Spartan Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Washington | H | Autzen 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.