Week 3
Final
1956 Big 8
ISU NW
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado | 8 | 2 | .773 |
 Iowa State | 2 | 8 | .200 |
 Kansas | 3 | 6 | .350 |
 Kansas State | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Missouri | 4 | 5 | .450 |
 Nebraska | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Oklahoma | 10 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 2 | 5 | .333 |
 Indiana | 3 | 6 | .333 |
 Michigan | 7 | 2 | .778 |
 Michigan State | 7 | 2 | .778 |
 Minnesota | 6 | 1 | .778 |
 Northwestern | 4 | 4 | .500 |
 Ohio State | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Purdue | 3 | 4 | .444 |
 Wisconsin | 1 | 5 | .278 |
 Iowa | 9 | 1 | .900 |
Game Summary
The Northwestern Wildcats emerged victorious over the Iowa State Cyclones, 14 to 13, on September 29, 1956.
