1961 Northwestern State Demons football team

American college football season July 2024 February 2026 1961 Northwestern State Demons football Gulf States Conference GSC 7–3 3–2 Jack Clayton 5th Demon Stadium The 1961 Northwestern State Demons football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern State College of Louisiana (now known as Northwestern State University) as a member of the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth year under head coach Jack Clayton, the Demons compiled a 7–3 record (3–2 in conference games) and tied for third place in the GSC. On October 27, the Demons were tied for No. 7 in the AP small college football rankings with Hofstra.Gorillas Lead Small College Football Poll Alton Evening Telegraph Alton, Illinois October 26, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8554556/poll_1961_1026_small_ap/ Newspapers.com January 25, 2017 They lost three of their last four games and dropped out of the rankings. The team played its home games at Demon Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Schedule 1961 small college AP Central September 16 8:00 p.m. w y y 1961 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 35–19 6,000 Demons, Lumberjacks Tangle Here Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times/150552660/ The Shreveport Times Shreveport, Louisiana September 16, 1961 7A July 3, 2024 Newspapers.com Shearer Ed Northwestern State Rolls Past Lumberjacks in 35-19 Run https://www.newspapers.com/article//the-times/150552763/ The Shreveport Times Shreveport, Louisiana September 17, 1961 1D July 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 w y Mexico Polytechical Institute Demon Stadium Natchitoches, LA 55–8 >6,000 Northwestern Demons Streak To Win Over Mexicans, 55-8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times/150552872/ The Shreveport Times Shreveport, Louisiana September 24, 1961 4D July 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 8:00 p.m. w y y 1961 Louisiana College Wildcats Louisiana College Bolton Stadium Alexandria, LA 7–6 8,000 Carter Bill Perfect Records Risked At Bolton Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article//the-times/150553227/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Alexandria, Louisiana September 30, 1961 11 July 3, 2024 Newspapers.com Robichaux Gerry Demons Dump Wildcats, 7-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article//the-times/150553227/ The Shreveport Times Shreveport, Louisiana October 1, 1961 1D July 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w Northeast Louisiana State Demon Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 28–7 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68453419/northwestern-downs-northeast-indians/ Monroe Morning World Northwestern downs Northeast Indians, 28–7 October 8, 1961 January 24, 2021 6B Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1961 Corpus Christi Tarpons Corpus Christi Demon Stadium Natchitoches, LA 57–6 4,000 October 21 w y Louisiana Tech State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 19–7 22,000–27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80370064/nsc-wallops-tech-in-fair-game-197/ The Shreveport Times NSC wallops Tech in Fair game, 19–7 October 22, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Louisiana Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/366/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 October 28 l y y T–7 Arkansas War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 7–42 31,500 November 4 l McNeese State Demon Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 14–28 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119847313/mcneese-in-2814-upset-over-demons/ Daily World McNeese in 28–14 upset over Demons November 5, 1961 February 27, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y Southwestern Louisiana McNaspy Stadium Lafayette, LA 27–14 6,000–6,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Southwestern Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/671/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 November 18 l y Southeastern Louisiana 9 Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA rivalry 0–19 6,500 Ladner Sparks SLC to 19-0 Victory Sunday News (Bogalusa, LA) November 19, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-ladner-sparks-slc-to-19-0-vic/152616236/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northwestern State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/508/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 3, 2024 1961 Demon Football Schedule https://nsudemons.com/sports/football/schedule/1961 Northwestern State University of Louisiana July 3, 2024 Statistics The Demons gained 2,657 yards of total offense (265.7 per game), consisting of 1,703 rushing yards (170.3 per game) and 954 passing yars (95.4 per game). On defense, they allowed opponents to gain 2,290 yards (229.0 per game), including 1,404 rushing yards (140.4 per game) and 886 passing yards (88.6 per game). Halfback Kenny Thompson led the team with 363 rushing yards on 58 carries. He also led the team in total offense and scoring (48 points on eight touhdowns). Quarterback Don Beasley completed 25 of 67 passes for 316 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions. He ranked second on the team with 349 yards of total offense (316 passing yards, 33 rushing yards). Halfback Gary Moore led the team in receiving with eight catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Steve Murphy punted 52 times for an average of 34.2 yards per punt. Awards and honors Halback Kenny Thompson received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Gulf States Conference football team. Tackle Octave Bernard and guard Jerry Fowler were named to the second team.Breaux, Bossier, Steed, Sestak Make All-GSC Lake Charles American Press December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lake-charles-american-press-breaux-boss/157015861/ Newspapers.com References Northwestern State Category:Northwestern State Demons football seasons Northwestern State Demons football