Big Ten
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | A — California | A | California Memorial Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | H — San Diego State | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Purdue | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 4 | Loading... | A — Maryland | A | SECU Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | A — Oregon | A | Autzen Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | H — Wisconsin | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 8 | Loading... | H — Michigan State | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 9 | Loading... | H — Nevada | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 10 | Loading... | A — Minnesota | A | Huntington Bank Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Illinois | H | Rose Bowl |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Michigan | A | Michigan Stadium |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — USC | H | Rose Bowl |
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.