Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 21
Sunday, January 18, 1976, Super BowlThe Cowboys played the Steelers in Super Bowl X on Sunday, January 18, 1976. The Steelers entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Cowboys. The Cowboys entered the game with a record of 10-4-0, while the Steelers entered the game with a record of 12-2-0. The Steelers won 21-17 to win Super Bowl X, finishing their championship season with a record of 12-2-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Cowboys finished their season 10-4-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Lynn Swann was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 162 | 108 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Offensive Coordinator: James A. "Jim" Myers Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Tight Ends Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Backfield 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: Alvin Roy Scout: Jim Garrett
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 190 | 149 | 0 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Line Coach: George J. Perles Linebackers Coach: Woody Widenhofer Flexibility Coach: Paul Uram Strength Coach: Lou Riecke