Week 16
Final| Team | W | L | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 3 | .708 | |
8 | 3 | .708 | ||
5 | 6 | .455 | ||
8 | 4 | .667 | ||
8 | 4 | .667 | ||
1 | 9 | .136 | ||
1 | 10 | .091 |
| Team | W | L | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 2 | .833 | |
7 | 3 | .682 | ||
8 | 4 | .667 | ||
3 | 7 | .318 | ||
1 | 10 | .091 | ||
4 | 7 | .364 | ||
9 | 3 | .750 | ||
4 | 7 | .364 |
The Nebraska Cornhuskers emerged victorious over the North Carolina Tar Heels, 21 to 17, in the Liberty Bowl on December 19, 1977.