Northwestern State Demons @ McNeese Cowboys
3-7, 3-5 Southland
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3-7, 3-5 Southland
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NWST | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
MCNS | 17 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 44 |
8-2, 6-2 Southland
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8-2, 6-2 Southland
Game Leaders
381
C. HolgorsenQB
26/41, 3 TD, 1 INT
381
285
J. TabaryQB
17/28, 3 TD
285
33
S. AndersonRB
5 CAR
33
80
D. HammRB
19 CAR, 1 TD
80
107
B. Chan-ChanWR
6 REC
107
100
K. ShelbyWR
6 REC
100
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Team Stats
431
Total Yards
478
3
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
19
6-44
Penalties
7-55
4/13
3rd Down
4/14
0/2
4th Down
1/1
30:17
Possession
29:43
Game Information
Lake Charles, LA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 431 | 478 |
| Passing | 381 | 299 |
| Comp/Att | 26/41 | 19/31 |
| Yards per pass | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 50 | 179 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 6-44 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:17 | 29:43 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
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Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
13h
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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