1986 Northwestern State Demons football team

American college football season December 2024 February 2026 1986 Northwestern State Demons football Gulf Star Conference GSC 5–5–1 2–2 Sam Goodwin 4th John Thompson 4th Harry Turpin Stadium The 1986 Northwestern State Demons football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern State University during the 1986 NCAA Division I-AA football season as a member of the Gulf Star Conference (GSC). Led by fourth-year head coach Sam Goodwin, the Demons compiled an 5–5–1 record, with a mark of 2–2 in conference play, and finished tied for second in the GSC. Schedule 1986 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 6 l y y Arkansas State 7 Indian Stadium Jonesboro, AR 0–21 16,419 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110926293/nsu-miscues-help-ark-state-pad-streak/ The Shreveport Times NSU miscues help Ark. State pad streak September 7, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com September 13 w y y McNeese State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA 9–3 rivalry https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120182383/nsu-bounces-mcneese-with-fake-punt-defe/ The Shreveport Times NSU bounces McNeese with fake punt, defense September 14, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 w y 1986 Delta State Statesmen Delta State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 29–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-demons-give-dsu-devil-of/160191613/ The Clarion-Ledger Demons give DSU devil of a hard time September 21, 1985 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 w y y Northeast Louisiana Malone Stadium Monroe, LA rivalry 17–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68970612/nsu-rallies-nips-northeast-1714/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk NSU rallies, nips Northeast 17–14 October 5, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 l y y North Texas State Fouts Field Denton, TX 3–24 13,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-ntsu-defense-pr/160192010/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram NTSU defense preserves win over NW Louisiana October 12, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 w Sam Houston State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 31–23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114742278/demons-post-sharp-victory/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Demons post sharp victory October 19, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 t y y Louisiana Tech Independence Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 13–13 12,301 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80940877/tech-nsu-tie-one-at-the-fair/ The Shreveport Times Tech, NSU tie one at the Fair October 26, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 l Southwest Texas State Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 6–29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-southwest-texas-bl/160192371/ Abilene Reporter-News Southwest Texas blasts NW Louisiana November 2, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 w Nicholls State 10 Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 28–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-eunice-news-nicholls-beaten/160192610/ The Eunice News Nicholls beaten November 9, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 l y y Boise State Bronco Stadium Boise, ID 17–31 11,159 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman-demon-fumbles-give-b/160192826/ The Idaho Statesman Demon fumbles give BSU 31–17 win November 16, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 l y Stephen F. Austin Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX rivalry 14–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-stephen-f-austin-overhauls-no/160193091/ The Shreveport Times Stephen F. Austin overhauls Northwestern November 23, 1986 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com References Northwestern State Category:Northwestern State Demons football seasons Northwestern State Demons football