The 1979 Northeast Louisiana Indians football team was an

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team that represented Northeast Louisiana University (now known as the

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) as an

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during the

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. In their fourth year under head coach

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, the team compiled a 3–8 record.

Schedule

Roster

References

Northeast Louisiana Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football seasons

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