The 1976 season was the Golden Gophers' fifth under head coach Cal Stoll. The Golden Gophers won six games and lost five. Total attendance for the season was 257,878, which averaged to 42,979. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa. Strong safety George Adzick was named All-Big Ten first team. Quarterback Tony Dungy, wide receiver Ron Kullas and defensive lineman George Washington were named All-Big Ten second team. Dungy, offensive lineman Brien Harvey, fullback Kent Kitzmann and cornerback Bob Weber were named Academic All-Big Ten. Tony Dungy was awarded the Team MVP Award.