Week 10
Final
1978 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 1 | 8 | .111 |
 Indiana | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Iowa | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Michigan State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Minnesota | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Northwestern | 0 | 10 | .000 |
 Ohio State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Purdue | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Wisconsin | 5 | 4 | .556 |
Game Summary
The Illinois Fighting Illini were easily defeated by the Michigan State Spartans, 59 to 19, on November 4, 1978.