[1][2] The team played its home games in Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The team concluded an undefeated season against SLC opponents and clinched the conference championship with a 14–0 shutout victory over Southwestern Louisiana on November 22, 1980.
[3] After winning the conference championship, McNeese was invited to play in the 1980 Independence Bowl, losing to Southern Miss by a 16–14 score.
McNeese kicker Don Stump also missed field goal attempts of 37 and 42 yards.
[5] Starring went on to play seven seasons, principally as a wide receiver, in the National Football League.