1977 Miami Redskins football team explained

Year:1977
Team:Miami Redskins
Sport:football
Conference:Mid-American Conference
Short Conf:MAC
Record:10–1
Conf Record:5–0
Head Coach:Dick Crum
Hc Year:4th
Stadium:Miami Field
Champion:MAC champion

The 1977 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their fourth season under head coach Dick Crum, the Redskins tied for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, compiled a 10–1 record (5–0 against MAC opponents) and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 262 to 173. The team's sole loss came against South Carolina by a 42–19 score in the second week of the season.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included Larry Fortner with 1,473 passing yards, Mark Hunter with 809 rushing yards, and Paul Warth with 540 receiving yards.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1977 Miami (OH) RedHawks Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 30, 2015.
  2. Web site: 1977 Miami (OH) RedHawks Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. December 30, 2015.