Week 8
Final
1977 Southern
MRSH WMU
| 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 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Bowling Green | 5 | 7 | .417 |
 Central Michigan | 10 | 1 | .909 |
 Eastern Michigan | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Kent State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Northern Illinois | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Ohio | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Toledo | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Western Michigan | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Miami (OH) | 10 | 1 | .909 |
Game Summary
The Western Michigan Broncos dominated the Marshall Thundering Herd, 53 to 29, on October 22, 1977.