1985 McNeese State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 McNeese State Cowboys football Southland Conference Southland 6–3–2 3–1–2 John McCann 3rd Steve Ensminger 2nd Cowboy Stadium The 1985 McNeese State Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented McNeese State University as a member of the Southland Conference (Southland) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their third year under head coach John McCann, the team compiled an overall record of 6–3–2, with a mark of 3–1–2 in conference play, and finished third in the Southland. Schedule 1985 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 7 w y y Southeastern Louisiana Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 14–7 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120157530/mczeal-paces-mcneese-to-win-over-lions/ The Daily Advertiser McZeal paces McNeese to win over Lions September 8, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 14 l y y Northwestern State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 13–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120157659/demons-hold-off-late-surge-to-edge-cowbo/ The Shreveport Times Demons hold off late surge to edge Cowboys September 15, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 l y Nicholls State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 15–37 19,750 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120157846/nicholls-st-downs-mcneese/ The Daily Advertiser Nicholls St. downs McNeese September 22, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 28 w Arkansas State 6 Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 15–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110935734/mcneese-surprises-ranked-arkansas-state/ The Crowley Post-Signal McNeese surprises ranked Arkansas State, 15–13 September 29, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 l y Louisiana Tech T–12 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA 3–35 17,833 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80681732/la-tech-rolls-over-mcneese/ The Crowley Post-Signal La. Tech rolls over McNeese October 13, 1984 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w y Southwest Texas State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 28–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96971707/johnsons-lead-mcneese-in-280-victory/ The Crowley Post-Signal Johnsons lead McNeese in 28–0 victory October 20, 1985 March 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 26 t North Texas State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 0–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88032746/mcneese-is-scoreless-in-tie/ The Shreveport Times McNeese is scoreless in tie October 27, 1983 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 w y Northeast Louisiana Malone Stadium Monroe, LA 10–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68967181/mcneese-dumps-northeast-100/ The Crowley Post-Signal McNeese dumps Northeast, 10–0 November 3, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 9 t UT Arlington Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 10–10 15,023 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67211498/mcneese-cowboys-salvage-tie-with-uta/ The Daily Advertiser McNeese Cowboys salvage tie with UTA November 10, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 16 w y y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA rivalry 14–3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120158793/mcneese-does-it-to-usl-again/ The Eunice News McNeese does it to USL again November 17, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23 w y Lamar Cardinal Stadium Beaumont, TX 28–7 rivalry https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120159006/mcneese-st-beats-lamar/ The Shreveport Times McNeese St. beats Lamar November 24, 1985 March 4, 2023 Newspapers.com References McNeese State Category:McNeese Cowboys football seasons McNeese State Cowboys football