Big Ten
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Massachusetts | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Boston College | A | Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — USC | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Howard | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | H — Indiana | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Maryland | A | SECU Stadium |
| Week 8 | Loading... | A — Northwestern | A | Ryan Field |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Michigan | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Wisconsin | A | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Nebraska | H | SHI Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Penn State | A | Beaver Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Michigan State | H | 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.