1977 Florida Gators football team


The 1977 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. The season was Doug Dickey's eighth as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Dickey's 1977 Florida Gators finished with a 6–4–1 overall record and a 3–3 Southeastern Conference record, placing fifth among ten SEC teams.

Before the season

Florida had several quarterbacks, with Terry LeCount starting.

Schedule

Primary source: 2016 Florida Gators Football Media Guide
Attendance figures: 1978 University of Florida Press Guide.

Roster

Rice

In the season's opener, a 48-3 win over Rice, Cris Collinsworth hit Derrick Gaffney on a record 99-yard touchdown pass. 1 of his 2 passes on the day.

Mississippi State

In the second week of play, Florida edged Mississippi State 24–22.yepremian junior kicker comes through again keeping Florids hopes alive

LSU

beat Florida 36-14. Wes Chandler had 146 yards receiving, including an 85-yard reception from Terry LeCount.

Pittsburgh

Florida and Pitt tied 17-17.

Tennessee

The Gators called a timeout in the final seconds of a 27-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. Tennessee coach Johnny Majors was furious, and the post-game handshake ritual became a shoving match between coaching staffs.

Auburn

The Auburn Tigers upset Florida 29-14.

Georgia

The Gators beat rival Georgia 22-17.

Kentucky

The seventh-ranked Kentucky Wildcats defeated Florida 14-7.

Utah

The Gators ran over the Utah Utes for 531 yards and won 38-29.

Miami (FL)

Florida defeated the Miami Hurricanes 31-14.

Florida State

got his first win over the Gators, as Florida State beat Florida 37-9.

Postseason

Four Gators made All-SEC.