American college football season
2021 Northwestern State Demons football |
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Conference | Southland Conference |
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Record | 3–8 (3–5 Southland) |
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Head coach | |
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Offensive coordinator | Brad Smiley (4th season) |
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Offensive scheme | Spread |
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Defensive coordinator | Mike Lucas (5th season) |
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Base defense | 3–4 |
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Home stadium | Harry Turpin Stadium |
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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]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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
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Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 4 | 6:30 p.m. | at North Texas* | | ESPN3 | L 14–44 | 18,716 |
September 11 | 6:00 p.m. | at Alcorn State* | | | L 10–13 | 0 |
September 18 | 6:00 p.m. | UT Martin* | | ESPN+ | L 10–35 | 9,146 |
October 2 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 24 Incarnate Word | - Harry Turpin Stadium
- Natchitoches, LA
| ESPN+ | L 27–38 | 6,125 |
October 9 | 6:00 p.m. | at Houston Baptist | | ESPN+ | W 21–17 | 1,987 |
October 16 | 3:00 p.m. | McNeese State | - Harry Turpin Stadium
- Natchitoches, LA (rivalry)
| CST | L 17–35 | 7,413 |
October 23 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 9 Southeastern Louisiana | - Harry Turpin Stadium
- Natchitoches, LA (rivalry)
| ESPN+ | L 14–51 | 6,523 |
October 30 | 12:00 p.m. | at Nicholls | | CST | L 21–42 | 7,328 |
November 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Houston Baptist | - Harry Turpin Stadium
- Natchitoches, LA
| ESPN+ | W 28–24 | 3,621 |
November 13[a] | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 14 Southeastern Louisiana | | ESPN+ | L 28–56 | 4,137 |
November 20 | 12:00 p.m. | at McNeese State | | ESPN+ | W 24–20 | 8,412 |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Central time
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- ^ Northwestern State's away game against Southeastern Louisiana was originally scheduled to be played on September 25, but the game was moved on November 13, 2021, due to safety concerns related to Hurricane Ida.[3]
Game summaries
At North Texas
Northwestern State at North Texas | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Demons | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | • Mean Green | 7 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 44 | - Date: September 4, 2021
- Location: Apogee Stadium
Denton, TX - Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time:
- Game attendance: 18,716
- Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ESPN3): Jake Rose (play-by-play), Jeremy Kellem (analyst) & Sara Cardona (sideline)
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Statistics | Northwestern State | North Texas |
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 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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 | DeAndre Torrey | 25 rushes, 244 yards, 3 TD |
Receiving | Roderic Burns | 6 receptions, 114 yards, TD |
At Alcorn State
Northwestern State at Alcorn State | 1 | 2 | Total | Demons | | | 0 | Braves | | | 0 | - Date: September 11, 2021
- Location: Casem-Spinks Stadium
Lorman, MS - Game start: TBD CDT
- Elapsed time:
- Game attendance:
- Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
- Referee:
- TV announcers ( ):
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Statistics | Northwestern State | Alcorn State |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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Alcorn State | Passing | | |
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UT Martin
Tennessee–Martin at Northwestern State | 1 | 2 | Total | Skyhawks | | | 0 | Demons | | | 0 | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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No. 24 Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word at Northwestern State | 1 | 2 | Total | No. 24 Cardinals | | | 0 | Demons | | | 0 | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At Houston Baptist
Northwestern State at Houston Baptist | 1 | 2 | Total | Demons | | | 0 | Huskies | | | 0 | - Date: October 9, 2021
- Location: Husky Stadium
Houston, TX - Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time:
- Game attendance:
- Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ESPN+):
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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
McNeese State at Northwestern State | 1 | 2 | Total | Cowboys | | | 0 | Demons | | | 0 | |
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Statistics | McNeese State | Northwestern State |
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McNeese State | Passing | | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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No. 9 Southeastern Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana at Northwestern State | 1 | 2 | Total | Lions | | | 0 | Demons | | | 0 | |
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Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At Nicholls
Northwestern State at Nicholls | 1 | 2 | Total | Demons | | | 0 | Colonels | | | 0 | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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Nicholls | Passing | | |
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Houston Baptist
Houston Baptist at Northwestern State | 1 | 2 | Total | Huskies | | | 0 | Demons | | | 0 | |
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Houston Baptist | Passing | | |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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At No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana
Northwestern State at Southeastern Louisiana | 1 | 2 | Total | Demons | | | 0 | No. 16 Lions | | | 0 | - Date: November 13, 2021[3]
- Location: Strawberry Stadium
Hammond, LA - Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time:
- Game attendance:
- Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ESPN+):
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Statistics | Northwestern State | Southeastern Louisiana |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
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At McNeese State
Northwestern State at McNeese State | 1 | 2 | Total | Demons | | | 0 | Cowboys | | | 0 | - Date: November 20, 2021
- Location: Cowboy Stadium
Lake Charles, LA - Game start: 12:00 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time:
- Game attendance:
- Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ESPN+):
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Statistics | Northwestern State | McNeese State |
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Northwestern State | Passing | | |
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McNeese State | Passing | | |
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Personnel
2021 Northwestern State Demons football team roster |
Players | Coaches |
Offense Pos. | # | Name | Class | WR | 0 | Gavin Landry | Sr | WR | 1 | Kendrick Price Jr. | Sr | QB | 2 | Kaleb Fletcher | Sr | WR | 3 | LC Greenwood | Sr | WR | 4 | Javon Antonio | Sr | QB | 5 | Mark Salazar | Sr | WR | 6 | Robbie Williams | So | QB | 7 | Kareame Cotton Jr. | Fr | WR | 9 | Andy Pierre-Antoine | Sr | WR | 10 | Marquise Bridges | Sr | WR | 11 | Jaheim Walters | Fr | QB | 13 | Zachary Clement | So | WR | 14 | Coby McGee | Sr | RB | 15 | Kevin Perkins | Sr | QB | 16 | Jacob Barrett | Fr | QB | 16 | Judd Barton | Fr | TE | 17 | David Fitzwater | Sr | WR | 18 | Jay Griffin IV | Sr | RB | 19 | Curtis Williams | Jr | RB | 20 | Trevor Morgan | Sr | RB | 24 | Aubrey Scott | So | RB | 25 | Scooter Adams | Sr | RB | 27 | Bryce Dealey | Fr | WR | 28 | Jauron Reid Jr. | Fr | RB | 30 | Deus Desire | Fr | RB | 35 | Sirmichael Veasley | Fr | TE | 40 | Jacob Logan | Sr | RB | 42 | Jay Sturgis | Fr | TE | 43 | Jaylon Glosson | Fr | OL | 50 | Chase Underwood | Fr | OL | 52 | Cole Jeansonne | Fr | OL | 53 | Landon Blubaugh | Fr | OL | 57 | Riley Birdwell | Fr | OL | 58 | Coby James | Fr | OL | 60 | Logan Canerdy | Sr | OL | 61 | Spencer Cody | So | OL | 63 | Alyzcha Ulufale-Hentz | Jr | OL | 64 | Brody Heard | Fr | OL | 65 | Brayden Staggs | So | OL | 66 | D'Andre Richard | So | OL | 67 | Jordan Cooper | So | OL | 69 | Jakob Sell | Sr | OL | 70 | Cooper Smith | Jr | OL | 71 | Stevie Ballard | So | OL | 72 | Khalil Corbett-Canada | Sr | OL | 73 | Canaan Quinn | Fr | OL | 75 | Jordan McClaine | Fr | TE | 78 | Cody Coleman | So | TE | 81 | Javonis Isaac | Sr | TE | 82 | Monte Johnson | Fr | WR | 83 | Josh Carver | So | TE | 84 | Dylan Fluellen | Fr | WR | 85 | Gabriel Ernest | So | TE | 85 | Dane Wallace | Fr | WR | 86 | Patrick Head | Jr | WR | 87 | Caleb LaBoy | Sr | WR | 88 | Stanley King | Jr | WR | | Jamarion Lilly | Fr | | Defense Pos. | # | Name | Class | LB | 0 | Jomard Valsin | Sr | S | 1 | Tobias Williams | Jr | S | 2 | PJ Herrington | Sr | CB | 3 | Shemar Bartholomew | Sr | CB | 4 | Cedric Anderson | Jr | LB | 5 | Josh Clarke | Sr | CB | 6 | Frederick Lee Jr. | Jr | CB | 7 | William Hooper | Sr | S | 8 | Donovan Duvernay | Sr | LB | 10 | Ja'Quay Pough | Sr | S | 11 | Jacob Washington | Jr | CB | 13 | AJ Burns | Fr | CB | 13 | Waylon Washington | Jr | S | 14 | Cadillac Rhone | Fr | S | 15 | Tay Coleman | So | CB | 18 | Dante Thomas | So | LB | 19 | Kwame Sarkodie | Jr | LB | 20 | Brandon Floyd | Sr | LB | 21 | Jared Pedraza | So | LB | 22 | Adrion Robertson | Sr | S | 23 | Keenan Leachman | Jr | S | 25 | Isaiah Robinson | Fr | S | 26 | Kevin Davis Jr. | So | S | 29 | Trey Williams | Sr | DL | 30 | Keshawn Jackson | Jr | LB | 31 | Junior Brown | Fr | S | 32 | Ara Rauls III | Fr | DL | 33 | Isaiah Longino | Sr | LB | 35 | Kyle Moore | Sr | CB | 36 | Xa'Vion Mandigo | Fr | S | 38 | Malik Carey | So | LB | 39 | Chandler Moncrief | Jr | LB | 40 | Princeton Malbrue | So | LB | 42 | Jaeden Ward | So | LB | 45 | Malik Williams | Jr | CB | 46 | Ray Johnson | So | LB | 47 | Riley Bond | Fr | DE | 48 | John Daigle | So | LB | 49 | Race Moser | Sr | DL | 51 | Nathalohn Nanai | Sr | DL | 59 | Maurice Campbell II | Jr | DL | 68 | Kendal Harmon | Fr | DL | 90 | Steve Conerly | Jr | DL | 92 | Donovan Green | So | DE | 93 | Ty Cormier | Jr | DL | 94 | Theron Bellard | So | DL | 95 | Johnny Mitchell | So | DL | 96 | Jabralen Yarber | Jr | DL | 98 | Tyrell Lockett | Fr | DE | 99 | Darius Whitfield | Sr | | Special teams Pos. | # | Name | Class | K, P | 9 | Eddie Godina | Sr | K, P | 46 | Scotty Roblow | So | K | 50 | Jesus Bravo | Fr | LS | 55 | Evan Gibson | Jr | P | 88 | Mark Green | Fr | | - Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
Roster Last update: 6 August 2021 |
References
- ^ "Southeastern Voted to Top Spot in 2021 Football Preseason Poll". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Southland Announces 2021 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ a b "Northwestern-SLU postponed". The Bogalusa Daily News. September 9, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "2021 Northwestern State Demons Football Schedule".
- ^ "2021 Northwestern State Demons Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com.
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