1996 Grambling State Tigers football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1996 Grambling State Tigers football Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC 3–8 2–5 Eddie Robinson 54th Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium The 1996 Grambling State Tigers football team represented Grambling State University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by 54th-year head coach Eddie Robinson, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 3–8 and a mark of 2–5 in conference play, and finished tied for sixth in the SWAC. Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 7 l Alcorn State Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium Grambling, LA 6–31 21,787 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121296983/frosh-qb-leads-alcorn-to-big-win/ The Clarion-Ledger Frosh QB leads Alcorn to big win September 8, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com September 14 l y y 1996 Central State Marauders Central State (OH) Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, MI Motor City Classic 7–20 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121297267/robinson-cant-add-central-state-to-all/ Detroit Free Press Robinson can't add Central State to all-time win list September 15, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 l y 1996 Langston Lions Langston Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium Grambling, LA 14–15 4,924 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121297455/grambling-falls-again/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Grambling falls again September 22, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com September 28 w y Prairie View A&M Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX rivalry 54–12 57,335 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121297632/grambling-adds-to-panthers-woes/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Grambling adds to Panthers' woes September 29, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 l y Mississippi Valley State Magnolia Stadium Itta Bena, MS 10–19 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121297791/valley-breaks-through-for-first-swac-win/ The Greenwood Commonwealth Valley breaks through for first SWAC win October 13, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w y y 1996 Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Arkansas–Pine Bluff Independence Stadium Shreveport. LA Red River Classic 32–15 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121297949/grambling-grabs-its-2nd-victory/ The Shreveport Times Grambling grabs its 2nd victory October 20, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com October 26 l Jackson State Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium Grambling, LA 0–52 8,042 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121298097/jackson-state-rebounds-with-520-win-at/ Enterprise-Journal Jackson State rebounds with 52–0 win at Grambling October 27, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 l y Texas Southern Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 7–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121298366/grambling-hits-dubious-mark-in-defeat/ The Shreveport Times Grambling hits dubious mark in defeat November 4, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 9 w y Alabama State Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium Grambling, LA 7–0 14,974 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121298516/grambling-edges-hornets/ The Montgomery Advertiser Grambling edges Hornets November 10, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 16 l y y North Carolina A&T Aggie Stadium Greensboro, NC 12–17 9,770 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121298803/interception-return-gives-aggies-victory/ The Herald-Sun Interception return gives Aggies victory November 17, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com November 30 l y Southern Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA Bayou Classic 12–17 69,387 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121299119/grambling-loses-classic-1712-but-may-n/ The Atlanta Constitution Grambling loses Classic 17–12, but may not lose Robinson December 1, 1996 March 20, 2023 Newspapers.com References Grambling State Category:Grambling State Tigers football seasons Grambling State Tigers football