Minnesota 1979 season
Record
4-6-1
Points for
264
Points against
271
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Ohio | W | 24-10 |
| 3 | vs |  Ohio State | L | 17-21 |
| 4 | at |  USC | L | 14-48 |
| 5 | vs |  Northwestern | W | 38-8 |
| 6 | vs |  Purdue | W | 31-14 |
| 7 | at |  Michigan | L | 21-31 |
| 8 | at |  Iowa | W | 24-7 |
| 9 | at |  Illinois | T | 17-17 |
| 10 | at |  Indiana | L | 24-42 |
| 11 | at |  Michigan State | L | 17-31 |
| 12 | vs |  Wisconsin | L | 37-42 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Minnesota Golden Gophers 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Minnesota record in 1979?
Minnesota went 4-6-1 in the 1979 regular season.