Week 13
Final
1983 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indiana | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Iowa | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Michigan | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Michigan State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Minnesota | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Northwestern | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Ohio State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Purdue | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Wisconsin | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Illinois | 10 | 2 | .833 |
Game Summary
The Northwestern Wildcats were easily defeated by the Illinois Fighting Illini, 56 to 24, on November 19, 1983.