Illinois 1978 season
Record
1-8-2
Points for
103
Points against
317
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Northwestern | T | 0-0 |
| 3 | at |  Michigan | L | 0-31 |
| 4 | vs |  Stanford | L | 10-35 |
| 5 | at |  Syracuse | W | 28-14 |
| 6 | at |  Missouri | L | 3-45 |
| 7 | at |  Wisconsin | T | 20-20 |
| 8 | vs |  Purdue | L | 0-13 |
| 9 | at |  Indiana | L | 10-31 |
| 10 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 19-59 |
| 11 | at |  Ohio State | L | 7-45 |
| 12 | at |  Minnesota | L | 6-24 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1978 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1978?
Illinois went 1-8-2 in the 1978 regular season.