Week 3
Final
1979 Western Athletic
WYO NW
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado State | 4 | 7 | .375 |
 Hawaii | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 New Mexico | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 San Diego State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 UTEP | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Utah | 6 | 6 | .500 |
 Wyoming | 4 | 8 | .333 |
 BYU | 11 | 1 | .917 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 2 | 8 | .227 |
 Indiana | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Iowa | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Michigan | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Michigan State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Minnesota | 4 | 6 | .409 |
 Northwestern | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Purdue | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Wisconsin | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Ohio State | 11 | 1 | .917 |
Game Summary
The Northwestern Wildcats emerged victorious over the Wyoming Cowboys, 27 to 22, on September 15, 1979.
