Week 5
Final
1979 Southern
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Marshall | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 The Citadel | 6 | 5 | .545 |
| Western Carolina | 6 | 5 | .545 |
| East Tennessee State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
| Furman | 5 | 6 | .455 |
| VMI | 6 | 4 | .591 |
| Chattanooga | 9 | 2 | .818 |
Game Summary
The Furman Paladins fell to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 28 to 24, on September 29, 1979.
Game Info
September 28, 1979
