1981 LSU Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1981 LSU Tigers football 150 Southeastern Conference SEC 3–7–1 1–4–1 Jerry Stovall 2nd George Belu 3rd Greg Williams 3rd Tiger Stadium The 1981 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by second-year head coach Jerry Stovall, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 3–7–1, with a mark of 1–4–1 in conference play, and finished eighth in the SEC.1981 LSU Fighting Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 1, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/1981-schedule.html Their 3–7–1 record was their worst since going 3–7 in Paul Dietzel's second season of 1956. This mark for futility has been surpassed twice, 2–9 in 1992 and 3–8 in 1999. LSU opened its season before Labor Day for the first time in school history, moving its game vs. Alabama from November 7 to September 5 at the request of ABC, which televised the game nationally in prime time. It was Crimson Tide coach Bear Bryant's last visit to Tiger Stadium. The Tigers' second game, a 27–9 loss at Notre Dame, was Gerry Faust's inaugural outing as Fighting Irish coach. LSU returned to South Bend four years later and defeated Notre Dame 10–7 in what turned out to be Faust's last game at Notre Dame Stadium. LSU's 48–7 loss to in-state rival Tulane was its second largest margin of defeat in the series, eclipsed only by a 46–0 shutout at home in 1948. Following the season, Stovall fired defensive coordinator Greg Williams. Defensive line coach Pete Jenkins was promoted to coordinator. Dietzel was fired as LSU's athletic director on February 5, 1982 after Chancellor James Wharton learned of gross financial mismanagement within the athletic department. Bob Brodhead was hired from the Miami Dolphins as his successor on June 1. Schedule 1981 AP September 5 l Alabama 4 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry ABC 7–24 78,066 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71520371/alabama-gets-an-easy-one/ The Anniston Star Alabama gets an easy one September 6, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com September 12 l y y Notre Dame 4 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN Mizlou 9–27 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-inspired-irish-pound/134478343/ The Kokomo Tribune Inspired Irish pound LSU, 27–9 September 13, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com September 19 w y Oregon State Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 27–24 74,962 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-world-lowly-beavers-give-lsu-scare/134478464/ Daily World Lowly Beavers give LSU scare September 20, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com September 26 w y Rice Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 28–14 71,869 https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-tiger-roll-past-rice/134478562/ Victoria Advocate Tiger roll past Rice September 27, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 3 l Florida Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 10–24 73,665 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-florida-gives-its-all-in/134478678/ The Clarion-Ledger Florida gives its all in tough 24–10 victory over LSU October 4, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 10 l y Auburn Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 7–19 61,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-sweetest-victory-yet-fo/134478777/ The Dothan Eagle Sweetest victory yet for Dye October 11, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 17 w Kentucky Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 24–10 69,169 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-park-city-daily-news-kickoff-return/134478875/ The Park City Daily News Kickoff return zaps Wildcats in 24–10 loss October 18, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 24 l y y Florida State 20 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 14–38 74,816 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-miltons-allen-se/134478950/ The Pensacola News-Journal Milton's Allen sets rushing mark in FSU rout October 25, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 31 t y Ole Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 27–27 46,324 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-lsu-and-ole-miss-just-put/134477787/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Fumbling Rebels lose to Vandy October 25, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com November 14 l Mississippi State Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 9–17 71,303 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-mississippi-st-top/134424506/ The Daily Advertiser Mississippi St. tops Tigers behind Bond November 15, 1981 November 1, 2023 Newspapers.com November 28 l y y Tulane Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA Battle for the Rag 7–48 71,546 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87411546/stovall-crew-go-down-with-ship/ Daily World Stovall, crew go down with ship November 29, 1981 October 19, 2021 Newspapers.com 1981 Season https://www.tigerdroppings.com/lsu-football-history/results.aspx?Season=1981 tigerdroppings.com 30 September 2022 Roster 1981 LSU Tigers f 7 Jr Alan Risher QB y 32 Sr Orlando McDaniel WR y 11 Sr James Britt James Britt (American football) CB y 28 Jr Sean Moore LB 35 So Eugene Daniel CB y 51 So Albert Richardson LB https://lsusports.net/sports/football/roster/1981 *Jerry Stovall George Belu – Offensive coordinator/offensive line Bob Gatling – Quarterbacks Darrel Moody – Running backs Stephen Regan – Wide receivers Greg Williams – Defensive coordinator/defensive backs Pete Jenkins – Defensive line Bishop Harris – Outside linebackers Bobby Morrison – Inside linebackers Buddy Nix – Inside linebackers Sam Nader – Recruiting coordinator References LSU Category:LSU Tigers football seasons LSU Tigers football