Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys 10 to 27
Sunday, January 15, 1978, Super BowlThe Cowboys played the Broncos in Super Bowl XII on Sunday, January 15, 1978. The Cowboys entered the game with a record of 12-2-0, while the Broncos entered the game with a record of 12-2-0. The Cowboys won 27-10 to win Super Bowl XII, finishing their championship season with a record of 12-2-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Broncos finished their season 12-2-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 35 | 121 | 8 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Red Miller Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ken Gray Offensive Backs Coach: Paul Roach Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden General Manager: Fred Gehrke Director of Pro Scouting: Richard "Doc" Urich
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 182 | 143 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backs Coach: Dan Reeves Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward