1995 LSU Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1995 LSU Tigers football Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 25 7–4–1 4–3–1 Gerry DiNardo 1st Morris Watts 1st Multiple Carl Reese 1st 4–3 Sheddrick Wilson Tiger Stadium Independence Bowl W 45–26 vs. Michigan State Independence Bowl champion The 1995 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the sport of American football for the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. Coached by Gerry DiNardo in his first season at LSU, the Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team won seven games, lost four, and had one tie. It concluded the season with a 45–26 win over Michigan State in the 1995 Independence Bowl.LSU blasts Michigan State for Independence Bowl title https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12145212/lsu_blasts_michigan_state_for/ July 5, 2017 The Galveston Daily News Associated Press December 30, 1995 17 Newspapers.com The 45 points scored by LSU in their bowl win over the Spartans was the second-most points (behind Drew Brees and Purdue's 52 points in 1999) allowed by a Nick Saban coached team until the 2019 LSU Tigers put up 46 against Saban's Alabama squad (which was also the most points surrendered by any Alabama team at home in regulation). The Tigers broke out purple pants for its game at Kentucky, but lost 24-16. The pants were immediately retired. LSU's 20-20 tie vs. South Carolina became the last involving an SEC team when the NCAA adopted overtime the next season. LSU did not play in-state rival Tulane in the Battle for the Rag for the first time since 1910 (not counting 1918, when both teams canceled their seasons during the height of U.S. involvement in World War I). Schedule 1995 AP Central September 2 2:30 p.m. l y y Texas A&M 3 Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry ABC 17–33 70,057 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-mcelroy-lifts/140546156/ The Philadelphia Inquirer McElroy lifts Texas A&M past LSU September 3, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 9 11:30 a.m. w y Mississippi State Scott Field Starkville, MS rivalry JPS 34–16 36,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-future-is-now-a/140546368/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Future is now as frosh lead 34–16 LSU victory September 10, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 16 7:00 p.m. w Auburn 5 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 12–6 80,559 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-lsu-shuts-down-auburn/140544382/ The Miami Herald LSU shuts down Auburn, 12–6 September 17, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 7:00 p.m. w y y 18 Rice Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 52–7 73,342 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-howard-passes-l/140546671/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Howard passes LSU past Rice September 24, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 11:30 a.m. t y 14 South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC JPS 20–20 67,902 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer-lsu-south-carolina-play/140546837/ Ledger-Enquirer LSU, South Carolina play to 20–20 tie October 1, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 11:30 a.m. l 21 Florida 3 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry JPS 10–28 80,583 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-sluggish-florida-sha/140546978/ The Greenville News Sluggish Florida shakes off LSU October 8, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 6:00 p.m. l y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY PPV 16–24 51,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-gritty-widcats-rally/140547138/ Messenger-Inquirer Gritty Widcats rally past Bayou Bengals October 15, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 7:00 p.m. w y North Texas Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 49–7 66,870 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-lsus-faulk-shines/140547348/ The Daily Advertiser LSU's Faulk shines in rout October 22, 1995 February 7, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 2:30 p.m. l y Alabama 16 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry ABC 3–10 70,123 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71614278/option-breaks-lsu-tide-deadlock/ Daily World Option breaks LSU-Tide deadlock November 5, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 7:00 p.m. w Ole Miss Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Magnolia Bowl 38–9 78,246 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-feshman-quarterback-lifts-tige/140493193/ The Shreveport Times Feshman quarterback lifts Tigers past Rebels November 12, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 2:30 p.m. w Arkansas 14 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry ABC 28–0 66,548 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sun-herald-lsu-roasts-arkansas-280/140543470/ The Sun Herald LSU roasts Arkansas 28–0 November 19, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com December 29 4:30 p.m. w y y Michigan State Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA Independence Bowl ESPN 45–26 48,835 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-lsu-wallops-michigan-state/140547633/ The State LSU wallops Michigan State December 30, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com 1995 LSU Fighting Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 8, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/1995-schedule.html Roster 1995 LSU Tigers f 1 Jr Jermaine Sharp RB 2 Jr Eddie Kennison WR y 3 Fr Kevin Faulk RB y 4 Sr Jamie Howard QB y 5 Sr Eric Smith WR 6 Sr Sheddrick Wilson WR y 14 Fr Herb Tyler QB 47 Jr David LaFleur TE y 66 Fr Alan Faneca OG y yes 8 Sr Tory James CB y 24 Jr Denard Walker CB y 33 Fr Raion Hill S y yes 48 Fr Joe Wesley LB y 88 Sr Gabe Northern DE y https://lsusports.net/sports/football/roster/1995 *Gerry DiNardo Morris Watts – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Michael Haywood – Running backs Bob McConnell – Wide receiver Bill Elias Jr. – Tight ends Hal Hunter – Offensive line Carl Reese – Defensive coordinator/linebackers Jerry Baldwin – Defensive ends Mike Tolleson – Defensive tackles Ron Case – Defensive backs Bo Davis – Graduate assistant References LSU Category:LSU Tigers football seasons Category:Independence Bowl champion seasons LSU Tigers football