1997 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1997 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football Independent 9–2 Gary Crowton 2nd Multiple Ihttps://archive.org/details/alabama-football-1997-media-guide-c/page/n89/mode/2up Alabama Football 1997 Media Guide January 22, 2026 95 Todd Bradford 1st Multiple Joe Aillet Stadium The 1997 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Louisiana Tech University as an independent during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Gary Crowton, the team compiled an 9–2 record. Schedule 1997 AP August 30 w Bowling Green Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA 30–23 19,569 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81514712/latech-falls-behind-early-before-rallyin/ The Shreveport Times LaTech falls behind early before rallying to victory August 31, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com September 13 w Northeast Louisiana Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 17–16 28,714 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81514843/louisiana-tech-edges-northeast/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tech edges Northeast September 14, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com September 20 w Central Michigan Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA 56–28 15,239 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81515002/chippewas-fall-5628/ The Times Herald Chippewas fall, 56–28 September 21, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com September 27 l y Arkansas War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 13–17 51,291 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81515231/arkansas-victory-watched-by-clinton/ The Atlanta Constitution Arkansas victory watched by Clinton September 28, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com October 4 w California Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA 41–34 24,812 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81515459/la-techs-air-game-strikes-down-cal/ The San Francisco Examiner La. Tech's air game strikes down Cal October 5, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com October 11 l y Auburn 8 Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 13–49 84,761 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81515631/bring-on-the-gators-auburn-crushes-la/ The Montgomery Advertiser Bring on the Gators! Auburn crushes La. Tech October 12, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com October 18 w Arkansas State Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, LA 42–14 17,532 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81515992/potent-offense-leads-latech-to-win/ The Shreveport Times Potent offense leads LaTech to win October 19, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, ID 31–27 20,016 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81516128/bsu-falls-to-louisiana-tech/ The Times-News BSU falls to Louisiana Tech October 26, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Alabama Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 26–20 70,123 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71632612/bulldogs-roll-tide/ The Shreveport Times Bulldogs roll Tide November 2, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 8 w y UAB Legion Field Birmingham, AL 32–29 17,225 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81516370/records-fall-as-la-tech-tops-alabirmi/ The Miami Herald Records fall as La. Tech tops Ala.–Birmingham November 9, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com November 15 w y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA rivalry 63–24 10,083 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/81516540/bulldogs-gain-revenge-on-outmanned-cajun/ The Daily Advertiser Bulldogs gain revenge on outmanned Cajuns November 16, 1997 July 15, 2021 Newspapers.com References Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Category:Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football seasons Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football