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1977 Kansas Jayhawks football team
| 1977 Kansas Jayhawks football |
|---|
| Big Eight Conference |
| 4-6-1 (2–4–1 Big 8) |
| Bud Moore (3rd season) |
| John Levra (3rd season) |
| Larry Jones (1st season) |
| Tom Fitch |
| Tom Dinkel |
| John Masacarello |
| Memorial Stadium |
The 1977 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas in the Big Eight Conference during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Bud Moore, the Jayhawks compiled a 4–6–1 record (2–4–1 against conference opponents), finished in sixth place in the conference, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 269 to 131. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas.
The team's statistical leaders included Brian Bethke with 384 passing yards, Norris Banks with 655 rushing yards, and David Verser with 220 receiving yards. Tom Fitch, Tom Dinkel, and John Masacarello were the team captains.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | at No. 9 Texas A&M* | Kyle FieldCollege Station, TX | L 14–28 | 51,494–53,585 | |
| September 17 | at No. 14 UCLA* | Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, CA | L 7–17 | 40,738 | |
| September 24 | No. 15 Washington State* | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | W 14–12 | 44,540 | |
| October 1 | at No. 1 Oklahoma | Oklahoma Memorial StadiumNorman, OK | L 9–24 | 71,184 | |
| October 8 | at Miami (FL)* | Miami Orange BowlMiami, FL | L 7–14 | 28,010 | |
| October 15 | No. 3 Colorado | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | T 17–17 | 39,320 | |
| October 22 | Oklahoma State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS | L 0–21 | 38,720 | |
| October 29 | at Iowa State | Cyclone StadiumAmes, IA | L 3–41 | 48,500 | |
| November 5 | Kansas State | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (rivalry) | W 29–21 | 50,170 | |
| November 12 | at No. 12 Nebraska | Memorial StadiumLincoln, NE (rivalry) | L 7–52 | 76,392 | |
| November 19 | Missouri | Memorial StadiumLawrence, KS (Border War) | W 24–22 | 44,870 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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