The 2020 Northwestern State Demons football team represents Northwestern State University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Demons play their home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and compete in the Southland Conference. They are led by third-year head coach Brad Laird.
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Conference | Southland Conference |
Record | 1–5 (1–5 SLC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Brad Smiley (3rd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Mike Lucas (4th season) |
Home stadium | Harry Turpin Stadium (Capacity: 15,971) |
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No. 1 Sam Houston State $^ | 6 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana | 4 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 23 Nicholls | 3 | – | 3 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Incarnate Word | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lamar | 2 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McNeese State* | 2 | – | 4 | 3 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northwestern State | 1 | – | 5 | 1 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous season
The Demons finished the 2019 season 3–9, 3–6 in Southland play to finish eighth in Southland play. The Demons were not invited/did not qualify to any postseason play.
Preseason
Recruiting class
Reference(s):[1]
US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Scooter Adams Running Back |
Hallettsville, TX | Hallettsville HS Kilgore College |
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Marquise Bridges Wide Receiver |
Brookhaven, MS | Petal HS Mississippi Gulf Coast CC |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 193 lb (88 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Logan Canerdy Offensive Line |
Caledonia, MS | Caledonia HS Jones County JC |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Malik Carey Cornerback |
Shreveport, LA | Captain Shreve HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Natea "Tay" Coleman Safety |
Beaumont, TX | West Brook HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Kevin Davis, Jr. Safety |
Freeport, TX | Brazosport HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Cayden Dunn Running Back |
Los Angeles, CA | Bishop Alemany HS College of the Canyons |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Logan Gabriel Running Back |
Opelousas, LA | Lafayette Christian Academy | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Eddie Godina Kicker |
Whitehouse, TX | Whitehouse HS Trinity Valley CC |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Kendal Harmon Defensive Line |
Crowley, LA | Crowley HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 273 lb (124 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
PJ Herrington Defensive Back |
Natchez, MS | Natchez HS East Mississippi CC |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Jewell Holmes, III Wide Receiver |
New Orleans, LA | Warren Easton HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Monte Johnson Tight End |
Burleson, TX | Burleson Centennial HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Princeton Malbrue Outside Linebacker |
Carencro, LA | Lafayette Christian Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Jordan McClaine Offensive Line |
Ruston, LA | Ruston HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Johnny Mitchell, Jr. Defensive Line |
Stonewall, LA | North DeSoto HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Jalen Momerelle offensive Line |
Houston, TX | Manvel HS Navarro College/Texas State |
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Andy Pierre-Antoine Wide Receiver |
North Miami, FL | North Miami Sr. HS Reedley College |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Isaiah Robinson Defensive Back |
Bossier City, LA | Parkway HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Brayden Staggs Offensive Line |
Cypress, TX | Langham Creek HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Dante Thomas Defensive Back |
Hammond, LA | John Curtis HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Jaheim Walters Wide Receiver |
New Orleans, LA | St. Augustine HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 184 lb (83 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A | ||||||
Malik Williams Linebacker |
Gilmer, TX | Gilmer HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN: N/A |
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Demons were picked to finish sixth in the conference.[2] In addition, two Demons were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[3]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Nicholls | 67 (7) |
2 | Sam Houston State | 65 (6) |
3 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 |
4 | McNeese State | 45 (1) |
5 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
6 | Northwestern State | 20 |
7 | Lamar | 17 |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Defense 1st Team
2nd Team
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Roster
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Defense
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Special teams
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Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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March 6 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 7 Nicholls | ESPN+ | L 24–31 | 4,305 | |
March 13 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 18 Southeastern Louisiana | ESPN+ | L 24–27 | 3,016 | |
March 20 | 4:00 p.m. | McNeese State |
| CST | L 7–21 | 6,577 |
March 27 | 3:00 p.m. | at Lamar | ESPN+ | L 23–31 | 3,833 | |
April 1 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 5 Sam Houston State |
| ESPN+ | L 16–24 | 1,221 |
April 10 | 7:00 p.m. | at No. 19 Incarnate Word | ESPN+ | W 49–47 | 1,055 | |
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Game summaries
Nicholls
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Over/under | |
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NICH −49.0 | 60 |
Statistics | Nicholls | Northwestern State |
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First downs | 29 | 12 |
Total yards | 545 | 304 |
Rushing yards | 246 | 237 |
Passing yards | 299 | 67 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of possession | 39:31 | 20:29 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 21/33, 229 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Julien Gums | 36 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 7 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TDs | |
Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 8/17, 49 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Aubrey Scott | 9 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Gavin Landry | 2 receptions, 19 yards, 1 TD |
at Southeastern Louisiana
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Over/under | |
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SELA −15.5 | 62 |
Statistics | Northwestern State | Southeastern Louisiana |
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First downs | 23 | 23 |
Total yards | 422 | 477 |
Rushing yards | 249 | 131 |
Passing yards | 173 | 346 |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:46 | 29:14 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 7/15, 96 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 19 carries, 100 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Marquise Bridges | 1 reception, 40 yards | |
Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | Cole Kelley | 28/39, 338 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Morgan Ellison | 10 carries, 81 yards | |
Receiving | CJ Turner | 9 receptions, 72 yards |
McNeese State
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Over/under | |
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NSU −3.5 | 48 |
Statistics | McNeese State | Northwestern State |
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First downs | 20 | 21 |
Total yards | 416 | 394 |
Rushing yards | 110 | 33 |
Passing yards | 306 | 361 |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:36 | 29:24 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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McNeese State | Passing | Cody Orgeron | 17/22, 306 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Josh Parker | 16 carries, 77 yards | |
Receiving | Trevor Begue | 8 receptions, 165 yards, 1 TD | |
Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 13/18, 171 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 8 carries, 37 yards | |
Receiving | Javon Antonio | 6 receptions, 103 yards |
at Lamar
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NSU −7.0 | 50 |
Statistics | Northwestern State | Lamar |
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First downs | 17 | 19 |
Total yards | 409 | 358 |
Rushing yards | 215 | 239 |
Passing yards | 194 | 119 |
Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
Time of possession | 19:46 | 40:14 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Northwestern State | Passing | Bryce Rivers | 7/19, 136 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 18 carries, 212 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Marquise Bridges | 1 reception, 45 yards | |
Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 6/12, 94 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Jalen Dummett | 13 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 2 receptions, 43 yards |
Sam Houston State
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Over/under | |
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SHSU −27.5 | 67 |
Statistics | Sam Houston State | Northwestern State |
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First downs | 23 | 24 |
Total yards | 445 | 453 |
Rushing yards | 133 | 43 |
Passing yards | 312 | 410 |
Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
Time of possession | 32:30 | 27:30 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Sam Houston State | Passing | Eric Schmid | 22/41, 312 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Ramon Jefferson | 18 carries, 107 yards | |
Receiving | Ife Adeyi | 6 receptions, 134 yards, 1 TD | |
Northwestern State | Passing | Bryce Rivers | 29/51, 410 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 13 carries, 34 yards | |
Receiving | Javon Antonio | 10 receptions, 190 yards, 1 TD |
at Incarnate Word
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Over/under | |
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UIW −10.0 | 67 |
Statistics | Northwestern State | Incarnate Word |
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First downs | 36 | 29 |
Total yards | 707 | 627 |
Rushing yards | 230 | 196 |
Passing yards | 477 | 431 |
Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
Time of possession | 30:20 | 29:40 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Northwestern State | Passing | Bryce Rivers | 34/61, 477 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 20 carries, 208 yards, 3 TDs | |
Receiving | Javon Antonio | 11 receptions, 192 yards, 2 TDs | |
Incarnate Word | Passing | Cameron Ward | 33/59, 431 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Kevin Brown | 19 carries, 160 yards, 3 TDs | |
Receiving | Robert Ferrel | 7 receptions, 144 yards, 1 TD |
Game summaries
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References
- ^ "Championship DNA prevalent in Demons' 23-man signing class". Northwestern State University Athletics. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "2020-21 Northwestern State Demons Football Schedule". Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Northwestern State Demons". ESPN. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.