Week 15
Final
1976 Missouri Valley
TLSA MCNS
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Mexico State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Tulsa | 7 | 4 | .636 |
Drake | 1 | 10 | .091 |
Wichita State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
West Texas A&M | 4 | 5 | .444 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arkansas State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Louisiana Tech | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Louisiana | 9 | 2 | .818 |
McNeese | 10 | 2 | .833 |
Lamar | 2 | 9 | .182 |
Texas-Arlington | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Game Summary
The McNeese Cowboys emerged victorious over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 20 to 16, in the Independence Bowl on December 13, 1976.