Week 5
Final
1977 Southern
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Marshall | 2 | 9 | .182 |
The Citadel | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Western Carolina | 6 | 4 | .600 |
Chattanooga | 9 | 1 | .900 |
Furman | 4 | 5 | .444 |
VMI | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Game Summary
The Appalachian State Mountaineers emerged victorious over the Marshall Thundering Herd, 28 to 20, on October 1, 1977.