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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: Maxie Lambright
Conference: Southland-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1901  <-- 1975 <- 1976 -> 1977 --> 2024
1976 Season Highlights
 Maxie Lambright enters his 10th season as Head Coach at Louisiana Tech.
 
1976 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 11  @ Ball State  28   41   L       
 Sat., Sep. 25  @ Arkansas State  27   13   W       
 Sat., Oct. 2  @ Louisiana Lafayette  26   31   L       
 Sat., Oct. 9  @ Texas-Arlington  35   56   L       
 Sat., Oct. 23  @ Northwestern State  35   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 6  @ Tennessee-Chattanooga  49   7   W       
 Sat., Nov. 20  @ Louisiana Monroe  55   35   W       
 Sat., Oct. 30  vs. North Texas  8   14   L    @ Shreveport, LA   
 Sat., Oct. 16  vs. Lamar  37   7   W       
 Sat., Sep. 18  vs. McNeese State  13   15   L       
 Sat., Nov. 13  vs. Southern Mississippi  23   22   W       
 
1976 Season Totals
  Record6-5
  Points Scored336
  Scoring Average30.5
  Points Allowed247
  Defense Average22.5
  Opponents Record25-30
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record4-3
1976 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1976 Southland- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Louisiana 9-2261148   Augie Tammariello
Louisiana Tech 6-5336247   Maxie Lambright
Arkansas State 5-6274221   Bill Davidson

1976 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1976 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.