1976 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

The 1976 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represented University of Cincinnati as an independent during 1976 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Bearcats, led by head coach Tony Mason played their home games at Nippert Stadium.

1976 Cincinnati Bearcats football
Conference	Independent
Record	8–3
Head coach	Tony Mason (4th season)
Captain	Mike Woods, Howie Kurnick
Home stadium	Nippert Stadium
Seasons ← 1975 1977 →

1976 NCAA Division I independents football records

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 1 Pittsburgh			–					12	–	0	–	0
No. 17 Rutgers			–					11	–	0	–	0
San Diego State			–					10	–	1	–	0
No. 12 Notre Dame			–					9	–	3	–	0
Colgate			–					8	–	2	–	0
Boston College			–					8	–	3	–	0
Cincinnati			–					8	–	3	–	0
Memphis State			–					7	–	4	–	0
North Texas State *			–					7	–	4	–	0
Southern Illinois			–					7	–	4	–	0
Penn State			–					7	–	5	–	0
Villanova			–					6	–	4	–	1
South Carolina			–					6	–	5	–	0
Virginia Tech			–					6	–	5	–	0
Army			–					5	–	6	–	0
Florida State			–					5	–	6	–	0
Illinois State			–					5	–	6	–	0
Richmond			–					5	–	6	–	0
West Virginia			–					5	–	6	–	0
Georgia Tech			–					4	–	6	–	1
Temple			–					4	–	6	–	0
Air Force			–					4	–	7	–	0
Dayton			–					4	–	7	–	0
Louisville			–					4	–	7	–	0
Marshall			–					4	–	7	–	0
Navy			–					4	–	7	–	0
Indiana State			–					3	–	7	–	0
Hawaii			–					3	–	8	–	0
Holy Cross			–					3	–	8	–	0
Miami (FL)			–					3	–	8	–	0
Syracuse			–					3	–	8	–	0
Utah State			–					3	–	8	–	0
Northeast Louisiana			–					2	–	9	–	0
Southern Miss			–					2	–	9	–	0
Tulane			–					2	–	9	–	0
North Texas State (originally 6–5) was awarded a forfeit win after Mississippi State was found to be using an ineligible player.[1] Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 11	at Tulane		Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA	W 21–14	29,134	[2]
September 18	at Southwestern Louisiana		Cajun Field Lafayette, LA	L 3–7
September 25	Miami (OH)		Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH (Victory Bell)	W 17–0
October 2	at Southern Miss		M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS	W 28–21	13,500	[3]
October 9	at Arizona State		Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ	W 14–0	47,297	[4]
October 16	Tulsa		Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	W 16–7	17,717
October 30	No. 7 Georgia	No. 20	Sanford Stadium Athens, GA	L 17–31	49,500	[5]
November 6	No. 6 Maryland		Byrd Stadium College Park, MD	L 0–21	43,013	[6]
November 13	Ohio		Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	W 35–0
November 20	Vanderbilt		Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH	W 33–7	11,265	[7]
November 27	Louisville		Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH (Keg of Nails)	W 20–6
Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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References

1. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1976-standings.html
2. "Robinson swipe gives Cincinnati victory". The Daily Advertiser. September 12, 1976. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "'Cats stay unbeaten, 28–21". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 3, 1976. Retrieved March 24, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Cincinnati extends ASU's losing streak to 4 games". The Arizona Daily Star. October 10, 1976. Retrieved October 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "UC's lights go out in Georgia, 31–17". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 31, 1976. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Maryland mops up on Bearcats, 21–0". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 7, 1976. Retrieved January 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "UC impresses Vandy (33–7), but not bowls". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 21, 1976. Retrieved October 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "1976 Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
9. "1976 Football Schedule". University of Cincinnati Athletics. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
10. "2009 University of Cincinnati Football Media Guide" (PDF). gobearcats.com. Retrieved July 20, 2019.

Game films

• 1976 Cincinnati - Miami (Oh) Football Game Film, Reel 1
• 1976 Cincinnati - Miami (Oh) Football Game Film, Reel 2
• 1976 Cincinnati - Miami (Oh) Football Game Film, Reel 3
• 1976 Cincinnati - Miami (Oh) Football Game Film, Reel 4