1977 Purdue Boilermakers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1977 Purdue Boilermakers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 5–6 3–5 Jim Young 1st John Mackovic 1st Leon Burtnett 1st Fred Arrington Jerome King John Skibinski Ross–Ade Stadium The 1977 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 1977 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by first-year head coach Jim Young, the Boilermakers compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for sixth place in the Big Ten. Purdue played home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Schedule 1977 AP September 10 l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 14–19 53,014 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-herrmann-leaves-s/171215562/ The South Bend Tribune Herrmann leaves Spartans gasping September 11, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 w y Ohio Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 44–7 49,354 https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-herald-herrmann-bombs-ohio-44/171209789/ Anderson Herald Herrmann bombs Ohio, 44–7 September 18, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 l y Notre Dame 11 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN rivalry 24–31 68,966 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-mail-sub-montana-rallies-irish/171133137/ The Times-Mail Sub Montana rallies Irish September 25, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 w y Wake Forest Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 26–17 54,060 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-sovereen-gets-kick-o/139649790/ The Courier-Journal Sovereen gets kick out of Purdue win October 2, 1977 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Ohio State 4 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 0–46 87,707 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent-payton-keys-buckeyes/171215846/ The Post-Crescent Payton keys Buckeyes October 9, 1977 April 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 l Illinois Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN rivalry 22–29 60,242 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dispatch-straders-30-yard-td-aids-i/171212074/ The Dispatch Strader's 30-yard TD aids Illini win October 16, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 w y Iowa Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 34–21 62,443 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-purdue-rebo/171214834/ Evansville Courier and Press Purdue rebounds; bounces Iowa, 34–21 October 23, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 28–16 17,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-mail-herrmann-sub-par-but-it/171211082/ The Times-Mail Herrmann sub-par, but it's enough October 30, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 22–0 73,322 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-wisconsin-fans-boo-j/171213909/ The Courier-Journal Wisconsin fans boo Jardine as Herrmann, Purdue roll November 6, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 l Michigan 6 Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 7–40 68,003 U-M Paves Way for OSU By Rocking Purdue, 40–7 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 13, 1977 1D, 6D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41602257/um_paves_way_for_osu_by_rocking/ Newspapers.comReady for Woody: 'M' rolls, 40–7 The Michigan Daily Tom Cameron November 13, 1977 1, 10 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754506/717 Bentley Historical Library November 19 l y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN Old Oaken Bucket 10–21 52,914 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-hoosiers-retain/171216228/ The Terre Haute Tribune-Star Hoosiers retain Old Oaken Bucket November 20, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com 2022 Purdue Football Record Book https://purduesports.com/documents/2022/8/23/2022_Purdue_Record_Book.pdf Purdue University Athletics 89 January 29, 2023 Game summaries Michigan State Ray Smith 6 receptions, 108 yards Reggie Arnold 7 receptions, 107 yards Mark Herrmann's first start at quarterback Ohio Mark Herrmann 23/36 passing, 339 yards Notre Dame Mark Herrmann 24/51 passing, 351 yards Northwestern Purdue 14 0 14 0 Northwestern 10 0 0 6 October 29 Dyche Stadium, Evanston, Illinois 17,525 yes 1 PUR Arnold 12 yard pass from Herrmann (Sovereen kick) Purdue 7–0 1 PUR Young 25 yard pass from Herrmann (Sovereen kick) Purdue 14–0 1 NW Mishler 69 yard run (Poulos kick) Purdue 14–7 1 NW Poulos 28 yard field goal Purdue 14–10 3 PUR Skibinski 2 yard run (Sovereen kick) Purdue 21–10 3 PUR Young 8 yard pass from Herrmann (Sovereen kick) Purdue 28–10 4 NW Reltzug 5 yard run (pass failed) Purdue 28–16 yes Eugene Register-Guard. 1977 Oct 30. Personnel Coaching staff Head coach: Jim Young Assistants: Bob Bockrath, Leon Burtnett, Mike Hankwitz, Randy Hart, John Mackovic, Doug Redmann, Larry Thompson, Ed Zaunbrecher Roster 1977 Purdue Boilermakers y 7 Jr Steve Barr QB 87 Fr Bart Burrell WR 9 Fr Mark Herrmann QB y 63 So Peter Quinn C 31 Sr John Skibinski RB y 44 So Wayne Smith Wayne Smith (defensive back) RB y 10 So Mike Adamle S 48 Sr Fred Arrington LB 85 So Keena Turner DE y 8 Jr Scott Sovereen K Jim Young Leon Burtnett (defensive coordinator) Mike Hankwitz Randy Hart Ed Zaunbrecher Starters Offense: QB Mark Herrmann, TB Mike Brown/Robert Williams, FB John Skibinski, SE Reggie Arnold, FL Ray Smith, TE Dave Young/Tim Eubank, LT Mike Barberich, LG John Fincuan/Dale Schwan, C Pete Quinn/Steve Schlundt, RG Steve McKenzie, RT John LeFeber Defense: LDE Lee Larkins, LDT Marcus Jackson/Calvin Clark, NG Roger Ruwe, RDT Jeff Senica, RDE Keena Turner, LB Fred Arrington/Kevin Motts, CB Jerome King/Pat Harris, S Willie Harris/Paul Beery/Rock Supan Special teams: K Scott Sovereen, P Dave Eagin Awards All-Big Ten Reggie Arnold (1st) Mark Herrmann (2nd) John Skibinski (2nd) Statistics Passing Player Comp Att Yards TD INT Mark Herrmann 175 319 2,453 18 27 Rushing Player Att Yards TD John Skibinski 147 665 4 Mark Herrmann -80 Receiving Player Rec Yards TD Reggie Arnold 44 840 8 John Skibinski 221 References Purdue Category:Purdue Boilermakers football seasons Purdue Boilermakers football