2021 Northwestern State Demons football team explained
The 2021 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Brad Laird, the Demons compiled an overall record of 3–8 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for fourth place in the Southland. Northwestern State played home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll in July 2021. The Demons were picked to finish fifth in the conference.[1] In addition, nine Demons were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team.[2]
| 1 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 (8) |
| 2 | Nicholls | 43 (4) |
| 3 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
| 4 | McNeese State | 26 |
| 5 | Northwestern State | 21 |
| 6 | Houston Baptist | 10 | |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense
1st Team
- Scooter Adams – Running Back, JR
2nd Team
- Khalil Corbett-Canada – Offensive Lineman, SR
- Jakob Sell – Offensive Lineman, JR
- Scotty Roblow – Punter, RS-SO
Defense
1st Team
- Jomard Valsin – Linebacker, JR
2nd Team
- Ja'Quay Pough – Linebacker, SR
- P. J. Herrington – Defensive Back, JR
- William Hooper – Defensive Back, JR
- Donovan Duvernay – Kick Returner, SR
Schedule
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Game summaries
At North Texas
See also: 2021 North Texas Mean Green football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
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| Statistics | Northwestern State | North Texas |
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| First downs | 21 | 29 |
| Total yards | 418 | 527 |
| Rushing yards | 261 | 345 |
| Passing yards | 157 | 182 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 32:49 | 27:21 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 13/22, 134 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Scooter Adams | 12 rushes, 92 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Kendrick Price | 1 reception, 65 yards, TD |
| North Texas | Passing | Jace Rudder | 10/21, 131 yards, TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | | 25 rushes, 244 yards, 3 TD |
| Receiving | Roderic Burns | 6 receptions, 114 yards, TD | |
At Alcorn State
See also: 2021 Alcorn State Braves football team.
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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| Alcorn State | Passing | | |
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UT Martin
See also: 2021 UT Martin Skyhawks football team.
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| UT Martin | Passing | | |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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No. 24 Incarnate Word
See also: 2021 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team.
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| Incarnate Word | Passing | | |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At Houston Baptist
See also: 2021 Houston Baptist Huskies football team.
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| Statistics | Northwestern State | Houston Baptist |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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| Houston Baptist | Passing | | |
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McNeese State
See also: 2021 McNeese State Cowboys football team and McNeese State–Northwestern State football rivalry.
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| Statistics | McNeese State | Northwestern State |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| McNeese State | Passing | | |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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No. 9 Southeastern Louisiana
See also: 2021 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team and Northwestern State–Southeastern Louisiana football rivalry.
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| Statistics | Southeastern Louisiana | Northwestern State |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At Nicholls
See also: 2021 Nicholls Colonels football team and NSU Challenge.
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| Statistics | Northwestern State | Nicholls |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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| Nicholls | Passing | | |
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| Receiving | | | |
Houston Baptist
See also: 2021 Houston Baptist Huskies football team.
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| Statistics | Houston Baptist | Northwestern State |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Houston Baptist | Passing | | |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana
See also: 2021 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team and Northwestern State–Southeastern Louisiana football rivalry.
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| Statistics | Northwestern State | Southeastern Louisiana |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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| Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
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At McNeese State
See also: 2021 McNeese State Cowboys football team and McNeese State–Northwestern State football rivalry.
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| Statistics | Northwestern State | McNeese State |
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| Time of possession | | |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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| McNeese State | Passing | | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Southeastern Voted to Top Spot in 2021 Football Preseason Poll . www.southland.org . 8 August 2021 . en.
- Web site: Southland Announces 2021 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams . www.southland.org . 8 August 2021 . en.
- Web site: 2021 Northwestern State Demons Football Schedule.
- Web site: 2021 Northwestern State Demons Football Schedule. FBSchedules.com.
