Bill Manlove was carried off the field after Widener's win in Stagg Bowl V. Widener athletics photo

Stagg Bowl V
Widener 39, Wabash 36
December 1977, in Phenix City, Ala.

Widener went down 10-0 early. But in a contest which featured five lead changes, the Pioneers' biggest play gave them an insurmountable advantage. Widener coach Bill Manlove, usually cautious, called for quarterback Mark Walter to hit Walker Carter on a bomb, which worked for a 70-yard touchdown pass late in the game and a 39-28 lead.

Playoff results
Quarterfinals
Minnesota-Morris 13, Albion 10
Wabash 20, St. John's 9
Widener 19, Central 0
Albany State 51, Hampden-Sydney 45

Semifinals
Wabash 37, Minnesota-Morris 21
Widener 33, Albany State 15

Stagg Bowl V
Widener 39, Wabash 36