Week 18
Final
1982 Big 10
ILL ALA
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Indiana | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Iowa | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Michigan State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Minnesota | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Northwestern | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Ohio State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Purdue | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Wisconsin | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Michigan | 8 | 4 | .667 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Auburn | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Florida | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Kentucky | 0 | 10 | .000 |
 LSU | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Ole Miss | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Mississippi State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Tennessee | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Vanderbilt | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Georgia | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The Alabama Crimson Tide emerged victorious over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 21 to 15, in the Liberty Bowl on December 29, 1982.