Northwestern 1979 season
Record
1-10
Points for
115
Points against
386
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at |  Michigan | L | 7-49 |
| 3 | vs |  Wyoming | W | 27-22 |
| 4 | vs |  Syracuse | L | 21-54 |
| 5 | at |  Minnesota | L | 8-38 |
| 6 | at |  Ohio State | L | 7-16 |
| 7 | vs |  Iowa | L | 6-58 |
| 8 | at |  Indiana | L | 0-30 |
| 9 | at |  Purdue | L | 16-20 |
| 10 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 7-42 |
| 11 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 3-28 |
| 12 | vs |  Illinois | L | 13-29 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Northwestern Wildcats 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Northwestern record in 1979?
Northwestern went 1-10 in the 1979 regular season.