Lamar at Louisiana

Saturday, September 30, 1978. Louisiana kept the Sabine Shoe

Louisiana beat Lamar 23–⁠16. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Louisiana led the series 4–⁠2 as played.

AwayLamar2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1978
16
HomeLouisiana3–⁠8 in 1978
23

FinalHigh 85°F, low 67°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Louisiana 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Louisiana leads 9–⁠4; as played, 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Louisiana 38, Lamar 7
2012Louisiana 40, Lamar 0
1989Louisiana 42, Lamar 33
1983Louisiana 31, Lamar 6
1982Louisiana 24, Lamar 0
1981Lamar 14, Louisiana 12

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