Louisiana Tech Football Team History
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
Founded: 1894 Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium Capacity: 30,600 Colors: Blue & Red Coach: A.L. Williams Conference: Southland-
1985 Season Highlights
A.L. Williams enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Louisiana Tech.
1985 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 7 @
Southern Mississippi
0
28
L
Sat., Sep. 14 vs. Louisiana Lafayette
24
23
W
Sat., Sep. 21 @ West Texas A&M
20
10
W
Sat., Sep. 28 vs. Southeastern Louisiana
40
7
W
Sat., Oct. 5 @
North Texas
33
8
W
Sat., Oct. 12 vs. McNeese State
35
3
W
Sat., Oct. 19 @
Arkansas State
13
31
L
Sat., Oct. 26 @ Northwestern State
33
17
W
Sat., Nov. 2 vs. Lamar
23
22
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Louisiana Monroe
9
13
L
Sat., Nov. 16 @ Texas-Arlington
29
14
W
1985 Season Totals
Record 8-3
Points Scored 259
Scoring Average 23.5
Points Allowed 176
Defense Average 16.0
Opponents Record 26-19
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-1
Away Record 4-2
1985 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1985 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1985 All Southland Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.