1976 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1976 Minnesota Golden Gophers football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–5 4–4 Cal Stoll 5th Tony Dungy Tony Dungy Memorial Stadium The 1976 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Minnesota in the 1976 Big Ten Conference football season. In their fifth year under head coach Cal Stoll, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–5 record (4–4 against conference opponents), finished in a four-way tie for third place in the Big Ten Standings, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 211 to 201.1976 Big Ten Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 24, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/1976.html Quarterback Tony Dungy received the team's most valuable player award for the second consecutive year. Strong safety George Adzick was named All-Big Ten first team. Dungy, wide receiver Ron Kullas and defensive lineman George Washington were named All-Big Ten second team. Dungy, offensive lineman Brien Harvey, fullback Kent Kitzmann and cornerback Bob Weber were named Academic All-Big Ten. Terry Matula was named Offensive Lineman of the Year. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 179–182 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf6/80499.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 March 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Jim Perkins was the Big Ten's third leading scorer with 78 points on 13 rushing touchdowns. Home attendance for the season was 257,878, which averaged to 42,979. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa. Keiser Jeff 2007 Media Guide 160 2007 http://www.gophersports.com//pdf3/80498.pdf?SPSID=39281&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400 August 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 1976 was the last season of Tartan Turf at Memorial Stadium. Schedule 1976 AP September 11 w Indiana Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 32–13 39,004 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-courier-and-press-hoosiers-sp/181040725/ Evansville Courier and Press Hoosiers sprawl, 32–13; Snyder lost September 12, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 w y Washington State Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 28–14 31,627 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bellingham-herald-cougars-bow-to-min/181035364/ The Bellingham Herald Cougars bow to Minnesota September 19, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 w y Western Michigan Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 21–10 33,229 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gophers-wake-up-late-to-win/181041524/ Minneapolis Tribune Gophers wake up late to win 21–10 September 26, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 l y y Washington Husky Stadium Seattle, WA 7–38 37,994 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-huskies-cougars-have-a/181035811/ Tri-City Herald Huskies, Cougars have a fun Saturday October 3, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 w y Illinois Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 29–14 52,606 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-minnesota-rips-illini/181041174/ The Cedar Rapids Gazette Minnesota rips Illini October 10, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 w y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 14–10 56,166 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-gophers-edge-spartans/181038326/ The Blade Gophers edge Spartans October 17, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 l Iowa Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN rivalry 12–22 53,222 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news-hawkeyes-knock-minnesot/181039634/ The Journal News Hawkeyes knock Minnesota from top spot in Big Ten October 24, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 l y Michigan 1 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 0–45 104,426 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mobile-register-no-1-wolverines-rip/181041755/ The Mobile Register No. 1 Wolverines rip Gophers, 45–0 October 31, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 38–10 15,183 https://www.newspapers.com/article/brainerd-dispatch-gophers-roll-over-nort/181037965/ Brainerd Daily Dispatch Gophers roll over Northwestern, 38–10 November 7, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 l Ohio State 8 Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN 3–9 53,190 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-winona-daily-news-ohio-state-edges-g/181041877/ The Winona Daily News Ohio State edges Gophers November 14, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 l y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI rivalry 17–26 60,304 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-uw-rises-to-occa/181039259/ Wisconsin State Journal UW rises to occasion November 21, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com Roster 1976 Minnesota Golden Gophers y 9 Sr Tony Dungy QB y 18 So Marc Trestman QB y 84 Jr Michael Hunt Mike Hunt (American football) LB y 88 Jr Mark Merrill DE y 97 Jr Steve Stewart Steve Stewart (American football) LB y http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-mtt-76-77.html *Cal Stoll 2018-03-11 References Minnesota Category:Minnesota Golden Gophers football seasons Minnesota Golden Gophers football