The 1977 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. The season was Doug Dickey's eighth as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team. Dickey's 1977 Florida Gators finished with a 6âÂÂ4âÂÂ1 overall record and a 3âÂÂ3 Southeastern Conference (SEC) record, placing fifth among ten SEC teams.
Florida had several quarterbacks, with Terry LeCount starting.
Florida opened the season in Houston with a non-conference game against Rice. Former all-conference safety Terry LeCount started at quarterback in the Gators' wishbone offense, but the most notable play at the position came in the 4th quarter, when third-string freshman Cris Collinsworth tossed an NCAA record 99-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Gaffney on his first collegiate attempt.
In the second week of play, Florida edged Mississippi State 24âÂÂ22.yepremian junior kicker comes through again keeping Florids hopes alive
Louisiana State beat Florida 36–14. Wes Chandler had 146 yards receiving, including an 85-yard reception from Terry LeCount.
Florida and Pitt tied 17–17.
The Gators called a timeout in the final seconds of a 27–17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. Tennessee coach Johnny Majors was furious, and the post-game handshake ritual became a shoving match between coaching staffs.
The Auburn Tigers upset Florida 29–14.
The Gators beat rival Georgia 22–17.
The seventh-ranked Kentucky Wildcats defeated Florida 14–7.
The Gators ran over the Utah Utes for 531 yards and won 38–29.
Florida defeated the Miami Hurricanes 31–14.
Bobby Bowden got his first win over the Gators, as Florida State beat Florida 37–9.
Four Gators made All-SEC.