Postseason
Liberty BowlWon 36–6 vs. UCLA · Dec. 20, 1976
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 1976 | Ole Miss | Jackson, MS | L | 7–10 | Conference game |
| Sept. 18, 1976 | SMU | Birmingham, AL | W | 56–3 | |
| Sept. 25, 1976 | Vanderbilt | Home | W | 42–14 | Conference game |
| Oct. 2, 1976 | Georgia | Away | L | 0–21 | Conference game |
| Oct. 9, 1976 | Southern Miss | Birmingham, AL | W | 24–8 | |
| Oct. 16, 1976 | Tennessee | Away | W | 20–13 | Conference game |
| Oct. 23, 1976 | Louisville | Home | W | 24–3 | |
| Oct. 30, 1976 | Mississippi State | Home | W | 34–17 | Conference game |
| Nov. 6, 1976 | LSU | Birmingham, AL | W | 28–17 | Conference game |
| Nov. 13, 1976 | Notre Dame | Away | L | 18–21 | |
| Nov. 27, 1976 | Auburn | Birmingham, AL | W | 38–7 | Conference game |
| Dec. 20, 1976 | UCLA | Memphis, TN | W | 36–6 | Liberty Bowl |