Oscar Lofton

Oscar W. Lofton (born April 2, 1938) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University from 1980 to 1985, compiling a record of 30–34–1.

Professional career
Lofton played end for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. He scored the second touchdown in franchise history on a 60-yard pass play. He was drafted for military service and missed the 1961 and 1962 seasons. He returned to play for the Patriots but suffered a hamstring injury in training camp and never played another snap in pro football.

Coaching career
Lofton was the 11th head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for six seasons, from 1980 until 1985. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 30–34–1. Southeastern Louisiana discontinued its football program after the conclusion of the 1985 season, but reinstated the program in 2003 under head coach Hal Mumme.