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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1978 Season Highlights |
Charles McClendon enters his 17th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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1978 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 16 | vs.
Indiana
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24 |
17 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 23 | vs.
Wake Forest
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13 |
11 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 30 | @
Rice
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37 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 7 | @
Florida
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34 |
21 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 14 | vs.
Georgia
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17 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 21 | @
Kentucky
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21 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 4 | vs.
Mississippi
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30 |
8 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 11 | @
Alabama
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10 |
31 |
L |
@ Birmingham, AL |
| Sat., Nov. 18 | @
Mississippi State
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14 |
16 |
L |
@ Jackson, MS |
| Sat., Nov. 25 | vs.
Tulane
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40 |
21 |
W |
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| Sat., Dec. 2 | vs.
Wyoming
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24 |
17 |
W |
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| Sat., Dec. 23 |
Missouri
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15 |
20 |
L |
@ Memphis, TN |
Liberty Bowl |
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1978 Season Totals |
Record | 8-4
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Points Scored | 279 |
Scoring Average | 23.3 |
Points Allowed | 193 |
Defense Average | 16.1 |
Opponents Record | 63-71
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Conference Record | 3-3 |
Home Record | 5-1
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Away Record | 3-2
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1978 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1978 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1978 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
While playing for the University of Hawaii from 2000 to 2004, quarterback Timmy Chang set an NCAA passing record with 17,072 yards.