1984 Los Angeles Express Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-8
Finishing 1st in the USFL's Pacific Division of the Western Conference
Lost Semifinal
Coach: John Hadl (10-8)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 148,615, Avg. 16,513 in 9 home dates
1984 Los Angeles Express Roster
The Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League ended the 1984 season with a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, finishing first in the USFL's Pacific Division of the Western Conference.
The Express netted 338 points, and the defensive squad surrendered 373. Steve Young tossed for 2,361 yards. Jo-Jo Townsell grabbed 58 passes for 889 yards.
Kevin Nelson carried the ball for a team-best 828 yards for Los Angeles, and Mel Gray additionally aided the ground game.
Troy West seized 6 opponent throws. Lee Williams topped pass rushers with 13 quarterback sacks, part of an overall team total of 54 sacks.
John Hadl coached the team. The 1984 Los Angeles Express lost in the Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 338
Regular Season Points Against: 373
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 10 at Los Angeles Express 0 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | Tempe, AZ | |
| February 26, 1984 | Denver Gold 27 at Los Angeles Express 10 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| March 4, 1984 | Birmingham Stallions 21 at Los Angeles Express 14 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| March 11, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 10 at Oakland Invaders 0 | W | 0-2-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| March 17, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 13 at San Antonio Gunslingers 12 | W | 0-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| March 25, 1984 | Jacksonville Bulls 13 at Los Angeles Express 7 | L | 0-3-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| April 1, 1984 | New Jersey Generals 26 at Los Angeles Express 10 | L | 0-4-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| April 9, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 27 at Denver Gold 35 | L | 0-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| April 14, 1984 | Memphis Showboats 17 at Los Angeles Express 23 | W | 1-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-5-0 | OT | |
| April 20, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 29 at Chicago Blitz 49 | L | 1-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| April 30, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 27 at Houston Gamblers 24 | W | 1-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 4-6-0 | OT | |
| May 5, 1984 | Pittsburgh Maulers 12 at Los Angeles Express 20 | W | 2-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| May 13, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 14 at Philadelphia Stars 18 | L | 2-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| May 20, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 17 at Los Angeles Express 24 | W | 3-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| May 26, 1984 | Arizona Wranglers 17 at Los Angeles Express 24 | W | 4-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| June 3, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 35 at Washington Federals 21 | W | 4-4-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| June 10, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 17 at Oklahoma Outlaws 10 | W | 4-4-0 | 5-3-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| June 15, 1984 | Oakland Invaders 19 at Los Angeles Express 24 | W | 5-4-0 | 5-3-0 | 10-7-0 | ||
| June 23, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 10 at Arizona Wranglers 35 | L | 5-4-0 | 5-4-0 | 10-8-0 | ||
| June 30, 1984 | Michigan Panthers 21 at Los Angeles Express 27 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3OT | Quarterfinals |
| July 7, 1984 | Los Angeles Express 23 at Arizona Wranglers 35 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Semifinals |
