The 1977 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 1977 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by first-year head coach Jim Young, the Boilermakers compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ6 with a mark of 3âÂÂ5 in conference play, tying for sixth place in the Big Ten. Purdue played home games at RossâÂÂAde Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Schedule
Game summaries
Michigan State
- Ray Smith 6 receptions, 108 yards
- Reggie Arnold 7 receptions, 107 yards
- Mark Herrmann's first start at quarterback
Ohio
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Personnel
Coaching staff
Head coach: Jim Young
Assistants: Bob Bockrath, Leon Burtnett, Mike Hankwitz, Randy Hart, John Mackovic, Doug Redmann, Larry Thompson, Ed Zaunbrecher
Roster
Starters
- Offense: QB Mark Herrmann, TB Mike Brown/Robert Williams, FB John Skibinski, SE Reggie Arnold, FL Ray Smith, TE Dave Young/Tim Eubank, LT Mike Barberich, LG John Fincuan/Dale Schwan, C Pete Quinn/Steve Schlundt, RG Steve McKenzie, RT John LeFeber
- Defense: LDE Lee Larkins, LDT Marcus Jackson/Calvin Clark, NG Roger Ruwe, RDT Jeff Senica, RDE Keena Turner, LB Fred Arrington/Kevin Motts, CB Jerome King/Pat Harris, S Willie Harris/Paul Beery/Rock Supan
- Special teams: K Scott Sovereen, P Dave Eagin
Awards
All-Big Ten
Statistics
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
References