1976 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team

The 1976 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1976 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year Jack Elway head coach, Cal State Northridge compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 0–2 in conference play, placing last out of three teams in the CCAA. The team outscored its opponents 217 to 137 for the season. The Matadors played home games at North Campus Stadium in Northridge, California.