1981 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team

American college football season October 2024 February 2026 1981 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football Independent 8–3 Oscar Lofton 2nd Strawberry Stadium The 1981 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team was an American football team that represented Southeastern Louisiana University as an independent during the 1981 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by second-year head coach Oscar Lofton, the Lions compiled an 8–3 record. Schedule 1981 NCAA Division I-AA Associated Press September 5 w y Texas Southern Robertson Stadium Houston, TX 31–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-lions-tune-up-with/126110096/ The Daily Advertiser Lions tune up with victory September 7, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 12 w y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA 7–0 rivalry 19,522 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-southeastern-edges-southwester/158016244/ The Shreveport Times Southeastern edges Southwestern, 7–0 September 13, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 l y Southwest Texas State Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX 10–35 10,000 SWT wins with 2nd half spurt https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98261761/swt-wins-with-2nd-half-spurt/ San Angelo Standard-Times September 20, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 26 w y 1981 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 33–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-slu-snaps-lumber/158016620/ The Tyler Courier-Times SLU snaps Lumberjacks September 27, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 3 l Jackson State 4 Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 14–51 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-jackson-state-trounces-slu/129332947/ The Shreveport Times Jackson State trounces SLU October 4, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 w y Troy State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 22–21 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/112906866/troy-falls/ The Selma Times-Journal Troy falls October 11, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 w y 1981 Tennessee–Martin Pacers Tennessee–Martin Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 13–10 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-southeast-downs-ut/158017055/ The Commercial Appeal Southeast downs UTM October 18, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 w Northeast Louisiana Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 50–47 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68872484/slu-edges-nlu-5047/ The Shreveport Times SLU edges NLU, 50–47 October 25, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31 w Northwestern State Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA rivalry 21–16 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-mahfouz-passes-for-332-yards/158017393/ Daily News Mahfouz passes for 332 yards in 21–16 SLU win November 1, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 w y Southern BREC Memorial Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 28–27 22,018 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-southeastern-edges-southern/130326376/ The Shreveport Times Southeastern edges Southern November 8, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 l Nicholls State Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA rivalry 17–29 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-world-nicholls-soars/158017748/ Daily World Nicholls soars November 15, 1981 October 28, 2024 Newspapers.com References Southeastern Louisiana Category:Southeastern Louisiana Lions football seasons Southeastern Louisiana Lions Football