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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1971 Season Highlights |
Charles McClendon enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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1971 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 11 | vs.
Colorado
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21 |
31 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 18 | vs.
Texas A&M
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37 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 25 | @
Wisconsin
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38 |
28 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 2 | vs.
Rice
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38 |
3 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 9 | vs.
Florida
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48 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 16 | @
Kentucky
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17 |
13 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 30 | @
Mississippi
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22 |
24 |
L |
@ Jackson, MS |
| Sat., Nov. 6 | vs.
Alabama
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7 |
14 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 13 | @
Mississippi State
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28 |
3 |
W |
@ Jackson, MS |
| Sat., Nov. 20 | vs.
Notre Dame
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28 |
8 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 27 | vs.
Tulane
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36 |
7 |
W |
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| Sat., Dec. 18 |
Iowa State
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33 |
15 |
W |
@ El Paso, TX |
Sun Bowl |
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1971 Season Totals |
Record | 9-3
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Points Scored | 353 |
Scoring Average | 29.4 |
Points Allowed | 153 |
Defense Average | 12.8 |
Opponents Record | 71-62
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Conference Record | 3-2 |
Home Record | 5-2
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Away Record | 3-1
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1971 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
11 | 9-3-0 |
AP |
10 | 8-3-0 |
Coaches |
10 | 8-3-0 |
UPI |
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1971 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1971 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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