The 1976 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lions compiled a record of 7–5 with a loss to Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl. Penn State played home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Roster
NFL draft Four Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1977 NFL draft.
Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 2nd 10 38 George Reihner Offensive guard Houston Oilers 3rd 22 78 Kurt Allerman Linebacker St. Louis Cardinals 5th 2 114 Ron Crosby Linebacker Detroit Lions 8th 24 219 Brad Benson Offensive tackle New England Patriots
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