Big Ten
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 10:30 PM ET | Away | California Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:15 PM ET | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 11:00 PM ET | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | SECU Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Autzen Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Away | Huntington Bank Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Fri, Nov. 13 | 9:00 PM ET | Home | Rose Bowl | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Michigan Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | 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.