Week 18
Final
1976 Big 8
COLO OSU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Iowa State | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Kansas | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Kansas State | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Missouri | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Nebraska | 9 | 3 | .750 |
 Oklahoma | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Oklahoma State | 9 | 3 | .750 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Indiana | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Iowa | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Michigan State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Minnesota | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Northwestern | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Ohio State | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Purdue | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Wisconsin | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Game Summary
The Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious over the Colorado Buffaloes, 27 to 10, in the Orange Bowl on January 1, 1977.