Illinois 1980 season
Record
3-7-1
Points for
241
Points against
326
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 35-9 |
| 3 | vs |  Michigan State | W | 20-17 |
| 4 | at |  Missouri | L | 7-52 |
| 5 | at |  Air Force | T | 20-20 |
| 6 | vs |  Mississippi State | L | 21-28 |
| 7 | at |  Iowa | W | 20-14 |
| 8 | vs |  Purdue | L | 20-45 |
| 9 | at |  Michigan | L | 14-45 |
| 10 | vs |  Minnesota | L | 18-21 |
| 11 | at |  Ohio State | L | 42-49 |
| 12 | at |  Indiana | L | 24-26 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Illinois Fighting Illini 1980 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Illinois record in 1980?
Illinois went 3-7-1 in the 1980 regular season.