Week 8
Final
1980 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 3 | 7 | .318 |
 Indiana | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Iowa | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Michigan State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Minnesota | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Northwestern | 0 | 11 | .000 |
 Ohio State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Purdue | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Wisconsin | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
Game Summary
The Illinois Fighting Illini were easily defeated by the Purdue Boilermakers, 45 to 20, on October 18, 1980.
