The 1976 Boston College Eagles football team represented

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as an independent during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. Led by ninth-year head coach

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, the Eagles compiled a record of 8–3. Boston College opened the year with an upset win over No. 7

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, but accumulated three losses to unranked teams and failed to be invited to a

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. The team played home games at

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Boston College Eagles football seasons

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