Illinois 1979 season
Record
2-8-1
Points for
156
Points against
266
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Michigan State | L | 16-33 |
| 3 | vs |  Missouri | L | 6-14 |
| 4 | at |  Air Force | W | 27-19 |
| 5 | vs |  Navy | L | 12-13 |
| 6 | vs |  Iowa | L | 7-13 |
| 7 | at |  Purdue | L | 14-28 |
| 8 | vs |  Michigan | L | 7-27 |
| 9 | vs |  Minnesota | T | 17-17 |
| 10 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 7-44 |
| 11 | vs |  Indiana | L | 14-45 |
| 12 | at |  Northwestern | W | 29-13 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1979?
Illinois went 2-8-1 in the 1979 regular season.