| Record | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 12-0 | 0.8878 | 3 |
| Date | Rank | W-L | Opponent | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | 54 | 8-4 | * | @ Rutgers | W 47-15 |
| Sep 12 | N/R | SE Missouri St | W 70-3 | ||
| Sep 19 | 18 | 8-4 | @ Oregon St | W 28-18 | |
| Sep 26 | 52 | 8-4 | Fresno St | W 28-20 | |
| Oct 3 | 116 | 1-11 | @ Miami-Ohio | W 37-13 | |
| Oct 15 | 51 | 7-5 | * | @ South Florida | W 34-17 |
| Oct 24 | 79 | 4-8 | * | Louisville | W 41-10 |
| Oct 31 | 76 | 4-8 | * | @ Syracuse | W 28-7 |
| Nov 7 | 44 | 7-5 | * | Connecticut | W 47-45 |
| Nov 13 | 16 | 9-3 | * | West Virginia | W 24-21 |
| Nov 27 | 88 | 3-9 | Illinois | W 49-36 | |
| Dec 5 | 17 | 9-3 | * | @ Pittsburgh | W 45-44 |
@ - road game, vs - neutral site, * - conference game