Week 9
Final
1979 Mid-American
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Bowling Green | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Eastern Michigan | 2 | 8 | .200 |
 Kent State | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Miami (OH) | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Northern Illinois | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Ohio | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Toledo | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Western Michigan | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Central Michigan | 10 | 0 | 1.000 |
Game Summary
The Ball State Cardinals emerged victorious over the Bowling Green Falcons, 38 to 23, on October 27, 1979.