| Year: | 1977 |
| Team: | Louisville Cardinals |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 7–4–1 |
| Head Coach: | Vince Gibson |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Fairgrounds Stadium |
| Bowl: | Independence Bowl |
| Bowl Result: | L 14–24 vs. Louisiana Tech |
The 1977 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville as an independent during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Vince Gibson, the Cardinals compiled a 7–4–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 291 to 194.[1]
The team's statistical leaders included Stu Stram with 455 passing yards, Calvin Prince with 1,050 rushing yards and 78 points scored, and Marc Mitchell with 358 receiving yards.[2]