1955 McNeese State Cowboys football team

The 1955 McNeese State Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented the McNeese State College—now known as McNeese State University–as a member of the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1955 college football season. Led by first-year head coach John Gregory, the Cowboys compiled and overall record of 7–1–1 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, placing second in the GSC.[1][2]

1955 McNeese State Cowboys football
ConferenceGulf States Conference
Record7–1–1 (5–1 GSC)
Head coach
Home stadiumWildcat Stadium
Seasons
← 1954
1956 →
1955 Gulf States Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Louisiana Tech $ 6 0 0 9 1 0
McNeese State 5 1 0 7 1 1
Southeastern Louisiana 4 2 0 5 5 0
Southwestern Louisiana 3 3 0 5 4 0
Northwestern State 2 4 0 4 5 0
Northeast Louisiana State 1 5 0 4 6 0
Louisiana College 0 6 0 2 8 0
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultSource
September 17Sam Houston State*
T 26–26
October 1Northwestern State
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA (rivalry)
W 14–6
October 8Louisiana Tech
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA
L 0–14[3]
October 15at Louisiana College
W 26–0
October 22at Northeast Louisiana StateW 35–0[4]
October 29Lamar Tech*
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA (rivalry)
W 17–2[5]
November 5at Texas Lutheran*Seguin, TXW 31–0
November 12Southeastern Louisiana
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA
W 10–7
November 19at Southwestern LouisianaW 12–7
  • *Non-conference game

References

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  1. ^ "Tech Crowned Gulf Champion". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. United Press. November 21, 1955. p. 15. Retrieved January 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "2021 McNeese State Football Media Guide" (PDF). Lake Charles, Louisiana: McNeese State University Athletics. 2021. p. 46. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "McNeese tumbles to Tech Bulldogs by 14 to 0 count". Monroe Morning World. October 9, 1955. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "M'Neese tips Northeast in GSC tilt, 35–0". Monroe Morning World. October 23, 1955. p. 11. Retrieved January 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "McNeese Powers Way Over Lamar Tech Foe, 17 To 2". Monroe Morning World. Monroe, Louisiana. Associated Press. October 30, 1955. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com  .