Conference Big Ten Conference Head coach Cal Stoll (5th year) Home stadium Memorial Stadium | 1976 record 6–5 (4–4 Big Ten) MVP Tony Dungy | |
The 1976 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their fifth year under head coach Cal Stoll, the Golden Gophers compiled a 6–5 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 211 to 201.
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.
Total attendance for the season was 257,878, which averaged to 42,979. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa.