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: Joe Aillet Conference: Louisiana Intercollegiate Athletic-
1946 Season Highlights
Joe Aillet enters his 6th season as Head Coach at Louisiana Tech.
1946 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 21 @
Southern Mississippi
6
7
L
Sat., Sep. 28 vs. Howard Payne (TX)
13
7
W
Sat., Oct. 5 vs. Louisiana College
33
6
W
Sat., Oct. 12 vs. Central Arkansas
38
0
W
Sat., Oct. 19 @
Mississippi
7
6
W
Sat., Oct. 26 @ Northwestern State
14
7
W
Sat., Nov. 2 @ Louisiana Lafayette
34
6
W
Fri., Nov. 8 vs. Southeastern Louisiana
14
22
L
Fri., Nov. 15 vs. Oklahoma City
2
6
L
Sat., Nov. 30 vs. Southwestern (TX)
34
20
W
1946 Season Totals
Record 7-3
Points Scored 195
Scoring Average 19.5
Points Allowed 87
Defense Average 8.7
Opponents Record 9-10
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 4-2
Away Record 3-1
1946 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1946 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1946 All Louisiana Intercollegiate Athletic 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.