Week 2
Final
1977 Big 10
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Indiana | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Iowa | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Michigan State | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Minnesota | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Northwestern | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Ohio State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Purdue | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Wisconsin | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Game Summary
The Illinois Fighting Illini were easily defeated by the Michigan Wolverines, 37 to 9, on September 10, 1977.