Penn State 1979 season
Record
7-4
Points for
257
Points against
177
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs |  Rutgers | W | 45-10 |
| 4 | vs |  Texas A&M | L | 14-27 |
| 5 | at |  Nebraska | L | 17-42 |
| 6 | at |  Maryland | W | 27-7 |
| 7 | vs |  Army | W | 24-3 |
| 8 | vs |  Syracuse | W | 35-7 |
| 9 | vs |  West Virginia | W | 31-6 |
| 10 | vs |  Miami | L | 10-26 |
| 11 | at |  NC State | W | 9-7 |
| 12 | vs |  Temple | W | 22-7 |
| 14 | vs |  Pittsburgh | L | 14-29 |
| Postseason | vs |  Tulane | W | 9-6 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1979 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1979?
Penn State went 7-4 in the 1979 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.