Week 10
Final
1979 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 2 | 8 | .200 |
 Indiana | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Iowa | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Michigan | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Michigan State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Minnesota | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Northwestern | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Purdue | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Wisconsin | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Ohio State | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The Iowa Hawkeyes fell to the Purdue Boilermakers, 20 to 14, on November 3, 1979.