1996 Northwestern State Demons football team

American college football season June 2025 February 2026 1996 Northwestern State Demons football Southland Conference SLC 6–5 3–3 Sam Goodwin 14th Steve Mullins 3rd as OC, 7th overall Bradley Dale Peveto 1st Harry Turpin Stadium The 1996 Northwestern State Demons football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their 14th year under head coach Sam Goodwin, the team compiled an overall record of 6–5, with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, and finished tied for third in the Southland. Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Central September 7 w y Southern Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 27–10 16,222 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-frustrated-no-more-demons-giv/130732426/ The Shreveport Times Frustrated no more, Demons give Jaguars a whipping September 8, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 w y Texas A&M–Commerce 4 (D-II) Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 33–7 11,256 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leesville-daily-leader-northwestern/175424569/ The Leesville Daily Leader Northwestern State tames Lions, 33–7 September 22, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 8:05 p.m. w y y 22 Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, ID 20–16 18,893 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news-nw-louisiana-downs-bsu-2/175424842/ The Times-News NW Louisiana downs BSU, 20–16 September 29, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 l y y 19 Northeast Louisiana Malone Stadium Monroe, LA rivalry 10–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-demons-lose-to-nlu-in-last/175425182/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Demons lose to NLU in last seconds October 6, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 l y 19 Nicholls State John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA rivalry 7–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-diels-foot-lifts-c/175425386/ The Daily Advertiser Diel's foot lifts Colonels over Demons October 13, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 w 22 Sam Houston State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 38–21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114811819/demons-batter-bearkats-3821/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Demons batter Bearkats, 38–21 October 20, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 l y y 19 Youngstown State Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH 14–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leesville-daily-leader-nsu-falls-to/175425763/ The Leesville Daily Leader NSU falls to Youngstown State October 27, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 w y Southwest Texas State Bobcat Stadium San Marcos, TX 49–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97085284/final-touchdown-a-symbol-of-demons-thra/ The Shreveport Times Final touchdown a symbol of Demons' thrashing of Bobcats November 2, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 l 19 Troy State 5 Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 13–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-davis-leads-troy-sta/175426102/ The Birmingham News Davis leads Troy State to 26–13 win November 10, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 l 25 McNeese State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 3–20 rivalry 8,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120235067/mcneese-gallops-past-nsu/ The Shreveport Times McNeese gallops past NSU November 17, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 w y Stephen F. Austin 14 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX rivalry 17–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-northwestern-state/175426454/ The Daily Advertiser Northwestern State knocks off S.F. Austin November 24, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com References Northwestern State Category:Northwestern State Demons football seasons Northwestern State Demons football