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 (SEC) record, placing fifth among ten SEC teams. 2016 Florida Gators Football Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 110–111 (2015). Retrieved August 5, 2016.

Before the season Florida had several quarterbacks, with Terry LeCount starting.

Schedule

Game summaries Rice

Florida opened the season in Houston with a non-conference game against Rice. Former all-conference safety Terry LeCount started at quarterback in the Gators' wishbone offense, but the most notable play at the position came in the 4th quarter, when third-string freshman Cris Collinsworth tossed an NCAA record 99-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Gaffney on his first collegiate attempt.

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

Pittsburgh

Ocala Star-Banner. 1977 Oct 9. Retrieved 2018-Nov-03.

Florida and Pitt tied 17–17.

Tennessee

Ocala Star-Banner. 1977 Oct 23. Retrieved 2018-Nov-03.

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."What Furor? Gators Get It Together." Ocala Star-Banner. 1977 Nov 6.

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.Palm Beach Post. 1977 Nov 20.

Miami (FL)

Florida defeated the Miami Hurricanes 31–14.Palm Beach Post. 1977 Nov 27.

Florida State

Bobby Bowden got his first win over the Gators, as Florida State beat Florida 37–9.

Roster

Awards Four Gators made All-SEC.

References

External links Florida State game