1997 LSU Tigers football team

1997 LSU Tigers football

Independence Bowl, W 27–9 vs. Notre Dame

Conference

Southeastern Conference Western Division

Ranking

Coaches

#13

1997 record

9–3 (6–2 SEC)

Head coach

Gerry DiNardo

Home stadium

Tiger Stadium

Seasons

« 1996

1998 »


1997 SEC football standings
Team	W		L	W		L
Eastern Division
#7 Tennessee ^x†	7	–	1	11	–	2
#4 Florida	6	–	2	10	–	2
#10 Georgia	6	–	2	10	–	2
South Carolina	3	–	5	5	–	6
Kentucky	2	–	6	5	–	6
Vanderbilt	0	–	8	3	–	8
Western Division
#11 Auburn ^x^y	6	–	2	10	–	3
#13 LSU ^x	6	–	2	9	–	3
#22 Ole Miss	4	–	4	8	–	4
Mississippi State	4	–	4	7	–	4
Alabama	2	–	6	4	–	7
Arkansas	2	–	6	4	–	7
Championship: Tennessee 30, Auburn 29
† – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions y – Championship game participant Rankings from AP Poll

The 1997 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the college football season of 1997–1998. Coached by Gerry DiNardo in his third season at LSU, the Tigers played their home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Tigers began the season with high expectations following their first 10-win season since 1987. LSU's season was highlighted by a stunning 28–21 home upset of the top ranked Florida Gators (ending Florida's 25-game winning streak in SEC play) and an Independence Bowl victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who had defeated the Tigers in Baton Rouge during the regular season. The Tigers tied for the SEC West title for the 2nd straight year, but Auburn had won a dramatic game in Baton Rouge earlier in the season and therefore represented the West in the SEC Championship.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 6	7:00 PM	UTEP*	#10	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA		W 55-3	80,015
September 13	8:00 PM	at Mississippi State	#10	Scott Field • Starkville, MS	ESPN	W 24-9	40,030
September 20	6:30 PM	#12 Auburn	#10	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA	ESPN	L 28-31	80,538
September 27	7:00 PM	Akron*	#13	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA		W 56-0	79,772
October 4	2:30 PM	at Vanderbilt	#13	Vanderbilt Stadium • Nashville, TN		W 7-6	37,045
October 11	6:00 PM	#1 Florida	#14	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA	ESPN	W 28-21	80,677
October 18	11:30 AM	Mississippi	#8	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA	JP Sports	L 21-36	80,442
November 1	5:30 PM	at Kentucky	#16	Commonwealth Stadium • Lexington, KY	ESPN2	W 63-28	58,450
November 8	2:30 PM	at Alabama	#14	Bryant-Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL	CBS	W 27-0	70,123
November 15	2:30 PM	Notre Dame*	#11	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA	CBS	L 24-6	80,566
November 28	1:30 PM	Arkansas	#17	Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, LA	CBS	W 31-21	79,619
December 28	7:00 PM	vs. Notre Dame*	#15	Independence Stadium • Shreveport, LA (Independence Bowl)	ESPN	W 27-9	50,459
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from AP.

References

External links

1997 LSU Football Schedule

LSU Tigers football

Venues	Tiger Stadium (1924–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Alabama Arkansas Auburn Battle for the Rag (Tulane) Florida Magnolia Bowl (Ole Miss)

Culture & lore	Mike the Tiger Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band Earthquake Game

People	Head coaches

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