| Year: | 1977 |
| Team: | Northwestern Wildcats |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Big Ten Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big Ten |
| Record: | 1–10 |
| Conf Record: | 1–8 |
| Head Coach: | John Pont |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Captain: | Paul Maly[1] |
| Captain Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Dyche Stadium |
The 1977 Northwestern Wildcats team represented Northwestern University during the 1977 Big Ten Conference football season. In their fifth year under head coach John Pont, the Wildcats compiled a 1–10 record (1–8 against Big Ten Conference opponents) and finished in last place in the Big Ten Conference.[2]
The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Scott Stranski with 541 passing yards, Dave Mishler with 520 rushing yards, and Mark Bailey with 347 receiving yards.[3]
See also: 1977 Ohio State Buckeyes football team.