Schedule
Northwestern
| Date | Opponent | Score/Time | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 03 | at Boston College | W 24 - 17 | Alumni Stadium |
| Sep. 10 | vs. Eastern Illinois | W 42 - 21 | Ryan Field |
| Sep. 17 | at Army | L 14 - 21 | Blaik Field at Michie Stadium |
| Oct. 01 | at Illinois | L 35 - 38 | Memorial Stadium |
| Oct. 08 | vs. Michigan | L 24 - 42 | Ryan Field |
| Oct. 15 | at Iowa | L 31 - 41 | Kinnick Stadium |
| Oct. 22 | vs. Penn State | L 24 - 34 | Ryan Field |
| Oct. 29 | at Indiana | W 59 - 38 | Memorial Stadium |
| Nov. 05 | at Nebraska | W 28 - 25 | Memorial Stadium |
| Nov. 12 | vs. Rice | W 28 - 6 | Ryan Field |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Minnesota | W 28 - 13 | Ryan Field |
| Nov. 26 | vs. Michigan State | L 17 - 31 | Ryan Field |
| Dec. 31 | vs. Texas A&M | L 22 - 33 | Reliant Stadium |
