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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1973 Season Highlights |
Charles McClendon enters his 12th season as Head Coach at Louisiana State. |
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1973 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 15 | vs.
Colorado
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17 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 22 | vs.
Texas A&M
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28 |
23 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 29 | vs.
Rice
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24 |
9 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 6 | vs.
Florida
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24 |
3 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 13 | @
Auburn
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20 |
6 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 20 | vs.
Kentucky
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28 |
21 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 27 | @
South Carolina
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33 |
29 |
W |
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| Sat., Nov. 3 | @
Mississippi
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51 |
14 |
W |
@ Jackson, MS |
| Sat., Nov. 17 | vs.
Mississippi State
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26 |
7 |
W |
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| Thu., Nov. 22 | vs.
Alabama
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7 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Dec. 1 | @
Tulane
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0 |
14 |
L |
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| Tue., Jan. 1 |
Penn State
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9 |
16 |
L |
@ Miami, FL |
Orange Bowl |
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1973 Season Totals |
Record | 9-3
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Points Scored | 267 |
Scoring Average | 22.3 |
Points Allowed | 169 |
Defense Average | 14.1 |
Opponents Record | 82-53
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Conference Record | 5-1 |
Home Record | 6-1
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Away Record | 3-1
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1973 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
13 | 9-3-0 |
AP |
14 | 9-2-0 |
Coaches |
14 | 9-2-0 |
UPI |
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1973 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1973 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
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