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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| 1979 Season Highlights |
| Charles McClendon enters his 18th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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| 1979 Season |
| Date |
Opponent | Score |
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| Sat., Sep. 15 | @
Colorado
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44 |
0 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 22 | vs.
Rice
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47 |
3 |
W |
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| | Sat., Sep. 29 | vs.
Southern California
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12 |
17 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 6 | vs.
Florida
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20 |
3 |
W |
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| | Sat., Oct. 13 | @
Georgia
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14 |
21 |
L |
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| | Sat., Oct. 20 | vs.
Kentucky
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23 |
19 |
W |
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| | Sat., Oct. 27 | vs.
Florida State
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19 |
24 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 3 | @
Mississippi
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28 |
24 |
W |
@ Jackson, MS |
| | Sat., Nov. 10 | vs.
Alabama
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0 |
3 |
L |
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| | Sat., Nov. 17 | vs.
Mississippi State
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21 |
3 |
W |
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| | Sat., Nov. 24 | @
Tulane
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13 |
24 |
L |
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| | Sat., Dec. 22 |
Wake Forest
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34 |
10 |
W |
@ Orlando, FL |
Capital One Bowl |
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| 1979 Season Totals |
| Record | 7-5
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| Points Scored | 275 |
| Scoring Average | 22.9 |
| Points Allowed | 151 |
| Defense Average | 12.6 |
| Opponents Record | 73-62
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| Conference Record | 4-2 |
| Home Record | 4-3
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| Away Record | 2-2
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| 1979 NCAA Final Rankings |
| Rank |
Record |
Source |
| was not ranked. |
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| 1979 All American Awards |
| Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
| Coming Someday |
| 1979 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
In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.
