1977 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1977 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. Head coach Neil Wheelwright returned for his second year. The team compiled a record of 5–6.

All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Statistical leaders
Statistical leaders for the 1977 Crusaders included:
 * Rushing: Crocky Nangle, 603 yards and 4 touchdowns on 148 attempts
 * Passing: Peter Colombo, 508 yards, 38 completions and 2 touchdowns on 77 attempts
 * Receiving: Pat Kelly, 357 yards on 26 receptions
 * Scoring: Crocky Nangle, 26 points from 4 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion
 * Total offense: Peter Colombo, 610 yards (508 passing, 102 rushing)
 * All-purpose yards: Larry Ewald, 923 yards (435 returning, 408 rushing, 80 receiving)
 * Interceptions: Herb Mihalik, 6 interceptions for 24 yards