1978 Cornell Big Red football team

Cornell finished in fourth place in the Ivy League.

In its second season under head coach Bob Blackman, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record and outscored opponents 188 to 154.

Team captains were Mike Donahue and Dave Kintigh.

[1] Cornell's 3–3–1 conference record placed fourth in the Ivy League standings.

[2] Cornell played its home games at Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, New York.