Conference Big Ten Conference MVP Lawrence McCullough | 1979 record 2–8–1 (1–6–1 Big Ten) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | |
Head coach Gary Moeller (3rd year) | ||
The 1979 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third year under head coach Gary Moeller, the Illini compiled a 2–8–1 record and finished in ninth place in the Big Ten Conference.
The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Lawrence McCullough with 1,254 passing yards, running back Mike Holmes with 792 rushing yards, and wide receiver John Lopez with 296 receiving yards. McCullough was selected as the team's most valuable player.
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