Louisiana at Lamar

Saturday, October 20, 1979. Lamar took the Sabine Shoe from Louisiana

Lamar beat Louisiana 21–⁠17. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Louisiana led the series 4–⁠3 as played.

AwayLouisiana4–⁠7 in 1979
17
HomeLamar6–⁠3–⁠2 in 1979
21

Final

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Lamar 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Louisiana leads 9–⁠4; as played, 10–⁠4 in 14 meetings, counting the seven 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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