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The 2012 McNeese State Cowboys football team represented McNeese State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cowboys were led by seventh year head coach Matt Viator and played their home games at Cowboy Stadium. They are a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 7–4 4–3 in Southland play to finish in a tie for fourth place.