| Led by Tony Dorsett, who rushed for an amazing 1,948 yards during the regular season, the '76 Panthers returned to a major bowl game after a 21 year hiatus. Coach Johnny Majors led Pitt to a 11-0 regular season record, and an impressive 27-3 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, securing their first national championship since 1937. It was the first time a team had won the Heisman trophy, the AFCA Coach of the Year award, and the AP top 20 in a single season. |
