2005 McNeese State Cowboys football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2005 McNeese State Cowboys football Southland Conference Southland 5–4 3–3 Tommy Tate 6th Matt Viator 6th Jason Rollins 1st Cowboy StadiumHarry Turpin StadiumCajun Field The 2005 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 2005 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their sixth year under head coach Tommy Tate, the team compiled an overall record of 5–4, with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, and finished tied for third in the Southland. Schedule 2005 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 3 CanceledThe game against Southern scheduled for September 3 was canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Katrina in Greater New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. "A" y Southern Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120530754/mcneesesu-game-canceled/ Daily World McNeese/SU game canceled August 31, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 10 w y y Georgia Southern 5 Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA 23–20 20,607 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120530073/mcneese-flies-past-eagles/ The Macon Telegraph McNeese flies past Eagles September 11, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 17 l y y 21 Southern Miss M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS 20–48 28,174 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120530314/usm-opens-season-in-style-beating-mcnee/ Enterprise-Journal USM opens season in style, beating McNeese September 18, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 CanceledThe game against Northwestern Oklahoma State scheduled for September 25 was canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Rita in Lake Charles. "A" y 2005 Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Northwestern Oklahoma State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120531189/mcneese-game-canceled-by-rita/ Daily World McNeese game canceled by Rita September 22, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 1 CanceledThe game against Southern Utah scheduled for October 1 was canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Rita in Lake Charles. "A" y 2005 Southern Utah Thunderbirds Southern Utah Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120531445/mcneesesouthern-utah-game-already-cance/ The Daily Advertiser McNeese–Southern Utah game already canceled September 27, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w y Texas SouthernIn the original schedule, October 8 was an open date for McNeese. On October 1, the game against Texas Southern was scheduled as October 8 was also their open week and the Tigers needed another contest after their September 24 game against Northwestern State was canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Rita. Originally to be played at Cowboy Stadium, the game was played at Natchitoches due to on-going recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Rita in Lake Charles.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120533592/nsu-to-play-host-for-mcneese/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk NSU to play host for McNeese October 2, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com "A" Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 46–28 2,527 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120531656/mcneese-state-46-texas-southern-28/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk McNeese State 46, Texas Southern 28 October 9, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 15 w Stephen F. Austin Cajun Field Lafayette, LAOriginally to be played at Cowboy Stadium, the game was played at Lafayette due to on-going recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Rita in Lake Charles. "A" 33–23 6,219 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120533935/mcneese-state-handles-stephen-f-austin/ The Shreveport Times McNeese State handles Stephen F. Austin October 16, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 22 l y 20 Southeastern Louisiana Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 13–37 6,082 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120534210/se-louisiana-37-mcneese-st-13/ The Shreveport Times SE Louisiana 37, McNeese St. 13 October 23, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com October 29 w Sam Houston State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 31–26 9,646 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114840053/bercegeays-four-field-goals-help-lift-m/ Daily World Bercegeay's four field goals help lift McNeese October 30, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 5 l y Texas State 10 Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX 7–49 11,904 Texas State 49, McNeese State 7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97779694/texas-state-49-mcneese-state-7/ Daily World November 6, 2005 March 9, 2023 Newspapers.com November 12 w Northwestern State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA rivalry 22–17 7,824 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120534641/demons-fall-short-again/ The Shreveport Times Demons fall short again November 13, 2005 March 8, 2023 Newspapers.com November 19 l y Nicholls State 25 John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 26–39 6,571 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120534885/colonels-clinch-spot-in-playoffs-with-wi/ Austin American-Statesman Colonels clinch spot in playoffs with win November 20, 2005 March 8, 2023 Newspapers.com Notes "A" References McNeese State Category:McNeese Cowboys football seasons McNeese State Cowyboys football