Tennessee vs. Purdue
Monday, December 31, 1979, Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Share
No. 12 Purdue beat Tennessee 27–22. It was their first meeting; after it, Purdue led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: Mizlou Television NetworkAttendance 40,542Referee: Guy Gibbs (WAC)
MVP Mark Herrmann (Purdue)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Purdue 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Tennessee–Purdue gamePurdue leads 2–0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2021 | Purdue 48, Tennessee 45 | Music City Bowl |
| 1979 | Purdue 27, Tennessee 22 | Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl |
Around this game
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. GeorgiaSept. 6, 1980
- SeasonTennessee in 1979
- ProgramTennessee history and records
Purdue
- Next gameat Notre DameSept. 6, 1980
- SeasonPurdue in 1979
- ProgramPurdue history and records