Week 10
Final
1997 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 0 | 11 | .000 |
 Indiana | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Iowa | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Michigan State | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Minnesota | 3 | 9 | .250 |
 Northwestern | 5 | 7 | .417 |
 Ohio State | 10 | 3 | .769 |
 Penn State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Purdue | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Wisconsin | 8 | 5 | .615 |
 Michigan | 12 | 0 | 1.000 |
Game Summary
The Illinois Fighting Illini were easily defeated by the Purdue Boilermakers, 48 to 3, on October 25, 1997.