Louisiana State Football Team History
Louisiana State Tigers
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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Founded: 1860 Stadium: Tiger Stadium Capacity: 92,400 Colors: Purple & Gole Coach: Charles McClendon Conference: Southeastern-
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1968 Season Highlights |
Charles McClendon enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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1968 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 21 | vs.
Texas A&M
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13 |
12 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 28 | @
Rice
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21 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 5 | vs.
Baylor
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48 |
16 |
W |
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| Fri., Oct. 11 | @
Miami
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0 |
30 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 19 | vs.
Kentucky
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13 |
3 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 26 | vs.
Texas Christian
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10 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 2 | vs.
Mississippi
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24 |
27 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 9 | @
Alabama
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7 |
16 |
L |
@ Birmingham, AL |
| Sat., Nov. 16 | vs.
Mississippi State
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20 |
16 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 23 | vs.
Tulane
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34 |
10 |
W |
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| Mon., Dec. 30 |
Florida State
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31 |
27 |
W |
@ Atlanta, GA |
Peach Bowl |
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1968 Season Totals |
Record | 8-3
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Points Scored | 221 |
Scoring Average | 20.1 |
Points Allowed | 171 |
Defense Average | 15.5 |
Opponents Record | 42-67
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Conference Record | 2-2 |
Home Record | 6-1
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Away Record | 1-2
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1968 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
19 | 8-3-0 |
AP |
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1968 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1968 All Southeastern Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
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