The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ron Rummel with 761 passing yards, running back Mike Gray with 734 rushing yards, and tight end Wayne Schwalbach with 496 receiving yards.[5] Offensive guard John Kloc and defensive tackle John Wunderlich were co-recipients of the team's most valuable player award.[6] Wunderlich, Schwalbach, and defensive back Ed Rykulski received first-team All-MAC honors.[7] Placekicker Rade Savich kicked 14 field goals, a school record that he broke in 1978.[8]