| Year: | 1977 |
| Team: | Maryland Terrapins |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Short Conf: | ACC |
| Record: | 8–4 |
| Conf Record: | 4–2 |
| Head Coach: | Jerry Claiborne |
| Hc Year: | 6th |
| Stadium: | Byrd Stadium |
| Bowl: | Hall of Fame Classic |
| Bowl Result: | W 17–7 vs. Minnesota |
The 1977 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their sixth season under head coach Jerry Claiborne, the Terrapins compiled an 8–4 record (4–2 in conference), finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and outscored their opponents 254 to 179. The team ended its season with a 17–7 victory over Minnesota in the Hall of Fame Classic.[1] [2] The team's statistical leaders included Larry Dick with 1,351 passing yards, George Scott with 894 rushing yards, and Vince Kinney with 505 receiving yards.[3]