Week 17
Final
1979 Big 10
MICH UNC
| 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 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Clemson | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Duke | 2 | 8 | .200 |
 Maryland | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 North Carolina | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Virginia | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Wake Forest | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 NC State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Game Summary
The North Carolina Tar Heels emerged victorious over the Michigan Wolverines, 17 to 15, in the Gator Bowl on December 28, 1979.