1977 Season

Gifford Nelson unexpectedly exits scene with injury in fourth game (Oregon State) and Marc Wilson takes over. By the end of the year, the two have combined for 40 TD passes, 3,585 yards passing and a .605 completion percentage. Wilson finishes eighth in passing and third in total offense Cougars lead nation in passing (341.6), finish second in scoring (39.4) and third in total offense (470.2). BYU’s 341.6 yards passing per game was third highest in NCAA history, and 41 TDs was second. Cougars top the nation in takeaways (fumbles recovered or interceptions) with a total of 56. Cougars tie for first in WAC and make a post-season trip to play two Japanese all-star teams
==Schedule==
See main page: 1977 Schedule
==Roster==
See main Page: 1977 Roster
Category:Season Recaps