Big Ten
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Fri, Sept. 4 | 7:00 PM ET |
Indiana State
|
Home | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 11:00 PM ET | Away | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Fri, Oct. 16 | 8:00 PM ET | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Beaver Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Away | Kinnick Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Home | Ross-Ade Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Away | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
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.