1977 Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers football team

The 1977 Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point as a member of the Wisconsin State University Conference (WSUC) during the 1977 NAIA Division I football season. Led by first-year head coach Ron Steiner, the Pointers compiled an overall record of 8–2–1 with a mark of 7–0–1 in conference play, winning the WSUC title. Wisconsin–Stevens Point advanced to the NAIA Division I Football National Championship playoffs, where the Pointers lost in the semifinals to the eventual national champion, Abilene Christian.

1977 Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers football
WSUC champion
ConferenceWisconsin State University Conference
Record8–2–1 (7–0–1 WSUC)
Head coach
Home stadiumGoerke Field
Seasons
← 1976
1978 →
1977 Wisconsin State University Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
No. 6 Wisconsin–Stevens Point $^ 7 0 1 8 2 1
Wisconsin–Whitewater 6 2 0 7 4 0
Wisconsin–La Crosse 5 2 1 6 2 2
Wisconsin–Platteville 5 3 0 7 3 0
Wisconsin–Oshkosh 3 5 0 5 5 0
Wisconsin–Eau Claire 3 5 0 5 6 0
Wisconsin–River Falls 3 5 0 4 6 0
Wisconsin–Stout 2 6 0 2 8 0
Wisconsin–Superior 1 7 0 1 9 0
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NAIA Division I playoff participant
Rankings from NAIA Division I poll

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 10Wayne State (MI)*L 21–28[1]
September 17at Wisconsin–PlattevilleW 28–10[2]
September 24at St. Norbert*De Pere, WIW 45–8
October 1at Wisconsin–La CrosseT 7–7[3]
October 8Wisconsin–Stout
  • Goerke Field
  • Stevens Point, WI
W 36–0
October 15at Wisconsin–OshkoshW 31–26
October 22Wisconsin–Whitewater
  • Goerke Field
  • Stevens Point, WI
W 41–3
October 29Wisconsin–River Falls
  • Goerke Field
  • Stevens Point, WI
W 29–28
November 5at Wisconsin–SuperiorSuperior, WIW 33–10
November 12Wisconsin–Eau Claire
  • Goerke Field
  • Stevens Point, WI
W 39–14
December 3at Abilene Christian*L 7–358,500[4]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ Friday, Don (September 12, 1977). "Pointers learn in 28-21 loss to Wayne St". Stevens Point Journal. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Zuba stars for Stevens Point". The Post-Crescent. Associated Press. September 18, 1977. p. 54 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ Pickett, Jim (October 2, 1977). "UW-L battles Stevens Point to 7-7 tie". The La Crosse Tribune. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ Mark McDonald (December 4, 1977). "ACU's Power Too Much for Pointers". Abilene Reporter-News. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Football year by year" (PDF). WIAC Sports.com.