The 1976 Rhode Island Rams football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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during the

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. In their first season under head coach Bob Griffin, the Rams compiled a 3–5 record (2–3 against conference opponents) and finished in a tie for third place in the conference.

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Rhode Island Rams football seasons 1976 in sports in Rhode Island