1977 record 7–5 (4–4 Big Ten) MVP Steve Midboe | ||
The 1977 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their sixth year under head coach Cal Stoll, the Golden Gophers compiled a 7–5 record but were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 180 to 171.
Steve Midboe received the team's Most Valuable Player award. Kicker Paul Rogind and defensive tackle Steve Midboe were named All-Big Ten first team. Defensive tackle Mark Merrill, center Mark Slater and defensive back Bobby Weber were named All-Big Ten second team. Offensive lineman Dennis Fitzpatrick, offensive lineman Bryson Hollimon, defensive lineman Stan Sytsma and corner back Bob Weber were named Academic All-Big Ten.
Total attendance for the season was 247,118, which averaged to 35,302. The season high for attendance was against rival Michigan.