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1962 McNeese State Cowboys football
Golden Isles Bowl, W 21–14 vs. Howard (AL)
ConferenceGulf States Conference
Record6–2–1 (3–2 GSC)
Head coach
Home stadiumWildcat Stadium
Seasons
← 1961
1963 →
1962 Gulf States Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Northwestern State $ 4 – 1 – 0 7 – 2 – 1
McNeese State 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 2 – 1
Southeastern Louisiana 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 3 – 0
Louisiana Tech 2 – 3 – 0 4 – 4 – 0
Southwestern Louisiana 2 – 3 – 0 4 – 5 – 1
Northeast Louisiana State 1 – 4 – 0 2 – 6 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1962 McNeese State Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented McNeese State College (now known as McNeese State University) as a member of the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. In their sixth year under head coach Les DeVall, the team compiled an overall record of 6–2–1 with a mark of 3–2 in conference play, and finished tied for second place in the GSC.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 22Instituto Politécnico Nacional*
W 40–04,500[1]
September 29at Louisiana Tech
L 6–147,500[2]
October 6at Tampa*
T 10–106,000[3]
October 13Northeast Louisiana State
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA
W 13–86,000–7,000[4][5]
October 27Louisiana College*
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA
W 28–146,500[6]
November 3Northwestern State
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA (rivalry)
W 26–66,500[7]
November 10at Southeastern Louisiana
L 15–217,500[8]
November 17Southwestern Louisiana
  • Wildcat Stadium
  • Lake Charles, LA (rivalry)
W 19–04,300[9]
December 1vs. Howard (AL)*Brunswick, GA (Golden Isles Bowl)W 21–14[10]
  • *Non-conference game

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References

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  1. ^ "McNeese displays punch in 40–0 romp over Poly". Lake Charles American-Press. September 23, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Slaughter guides Tech to 14–6 win over Pokes". Lake Charles American-Press. September 30, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Tampa tied 10–10". The Tampa Tribune. October 7, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "McNeese Cowboys lasso Northeast Indians 13–8". Lake Charles American-Press. October 14, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Northeast Louisiana State)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Passes keep jinxed Cats in slump with McNeese". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. October 29, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Cowboys rip NSC, 26 to 6". The Shreveport Times. November 4, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Lions capture tie for first with Poke win". The Daily Advertiser. November 11, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "McNeese downs USL by 19–0". Monroe Morning World. November 18, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Thompson's 85-yard punt return gives Pokes 21–14 bowl victory". Lake Charles American-Press. December 2, 1962. Retrieved February 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (McNeese State)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved February 28, 2023.


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