| Year: | 1979 |
| Team: | Connecticut Huskies |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Yankee Conference |
| Short Conf: | Yankee |
| Record: | 3–6–2 |
| Conf Record: | 3–1–1 |
| Head Coach: | Walt Nadzak |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Memorial Stadium |
The 1979 Connecticut Huskies football team represented the University of Connecticut in the 1979 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Huskies were led by third year-head coach Walt Nadzak, and completed the season with a record of 3–6–2.[1]
See main article: 1980 NFL draft. The following Husky was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.[2]
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