2013 Northwestern State Demons football team
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The 2013 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Jay Thomas, the Demons compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the Southland. Northwestern State played home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record6–6 (3–4 Southland)
Headcoach
- Jay Thomas (1st season)
OffensivecoordinatorRobby Brown (1st season)
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| Conference | Southland Conference |
| Record | 6–6 (3–4 Southland) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Robby Brown (1st season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Chris Boone (1st season) |
| Home stadium | Harry Turpin Stadium |
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 6 Southeastern Louisiana $^ | 7 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 11 McNeese State ^ | 6 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 14 Sam Houston State ^ | 4 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Arkansas | 4 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern State | 3 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lamar | 2 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholls State | 1 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen F. Austin | 1 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| August 29 | 6:00 pm | at Missouri State* | Mediacom | W 23–17 | 10,147 | |
| September 7 | 6:00 pm | Southern* | DemonTV | W 55–14 | 14,873 | |
| September 14 | 6:00 pm | at Cincinnati* | ESPN3 | L 9–66 | 30,384 | |
| September 21 | 2:00 pm | at UAB* | L 28–52 | 8,723 | ||
| September 28 | 6:00 pm | Langston* |
| DSC | W 37–0 | 9,338 |
| October 12 | 3:00 pm | at Nicholls State | SLCTV | L 21–33 | 5,111 | |
| October 19 | 6:00 pm | Southeastern Louisiana |
| DSC | L 22–37 | 8,383 |
| October 26 | 2:00 pm | at No. 7 Sam Houston State | DSC | L 10–44 | 5,527 | |
| November 2 | 7:00 pm | No. 18 Central Arkansas |
| ESPN3 | W 31–28 | 5,872 |
| November 9 | 3:00 pm | Lamar |
| SLCTV | W 37–28 | 3,357 |
| November 16 | 7:00 pm | at No. 9 McNeese State | ESPN3 | L 17–43 | 15,003 | |
| November 23 | 3:00 pm | Stephen F. Austin |
| DSC | W 40–27 | 3,117 |
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Game summaries
Missouri State
Northwestern State at Missouri State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| • Demons | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| Bears | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
- Date: August 29
- Location: Plaster Sports Complex
Springfield, MO - Game start: 6:05 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 10,147
- Game weather: 92 °F (33 °C), partly cloudy, winds SW at 7mph
- Referee: Larry Smith
- TV announcers (Mediacom): Don West and Mike McClure
| 2 | 14:20 | NWLA | Daniel Taylor 30-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 7–0 |
| 2 | 9:17 | MSU | Kierra Harris 1-yard touchdown run, Austin Witmer kick good | Tie 7–7 |
| 2 | 0:00 | NWLA | Chris Moore 44-yard Field Goal | NWLA 10–7 |
| 3 | 13:14 | MSU | Kierra Harris 1-yard touchdown run, Austin Witmer kick good | MSU 1410 |
| 3 | 8:57 | MSU | Austin Witmer 42-yard Field Goal | MSU 17–10 |
| 3 | 2:28 | NWLA | Zach Adkins 4-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | Tie 17–17 |
| 4 | 14:36 | NWLA | Shakeir Ryan 51-yard touchdown pass from Zach Adkins, Chris Moore kick blocked | NWLA 23–17 |
Southern
Southern at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Demons | 10 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 55 |
- Date: September 7
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA - Game start: 6:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 14,873
- Game weather: 95 °F (35 °C), partly cloudy, winds ESE at 7mph
- Referee: Eddie Kelley
| 1 | 9:40 | NWLA | Chris Moore 21-yard Field Goal | NWLA 3–0 |
| 1 | 5:05 | NWLA | Daniel Taylor 6-yard touchdown pass from Zach Adkins, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 10–0 |
| 2 | 11:03 | NWLA | Ed Eagan 8-yard touchdown pass from Zach Adkins, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 17–0 |
| 2 | 8:53 | NWLA | Robert Walker 26-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 24–0 |
| 2 | 5:01 | NWLA | Louis Hollier 31-yard touchdown pass from Zach Adkins, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 31–0 |
| 2 | 1:56 | SUBR | Willie Quinn 10-yard touchdown pass from Dray Joseph, Greg Pittman kick good | NWLA 31–7 |
| 3 | 12:59 | NWLA | Rumeall Morris 3-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 38–7 |
| 3 | 12:41 | SUBR | Willie Quinn 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Greg Pittman kick good | NWLA 38–14 |
| 3 | 9:45 | NWLA | Robert Walker 2-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 45–14 |
| 3 | 2:56 | NWLA | Chris Moore kick 31-yard field goal | NWLA 48–14 |
| 4 | 10:04 | NWLA | Matthew Morris 5-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | NWLA 55–14 |
Cincinnati
Northwestern State at Cincinnati
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Demons | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| • Bearcats | 14 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 66 |
- Date: September 14
- Location: Nippert Stadium
Cincinnati, OH - Game start: 7:04 PM EST
- Elapsed time: 2:59
- Game attendance: 30,384
- Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), Sunny and clear, winds ESE at 3mph
- Referee: Todd LaPenta
| 1 | 7:34 | CIN | Chris Moore 10-yard touchdown pass from Brendon Kay, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 7–0 |
| 1 | 2:02 | CIN | Hosey Williams 4-yard touchdown run, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 14–0 |
| 2 | 10:26 | CIN | Mekale McKay 40-yard touchdown pass from Brendon Kay, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 21–0 |
| 2 | 3:55 | CIN | Tion Green 3-yard touchdown run, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 28–0 |
| 2 | 2:44 | NWLA | De'Mard Llorens 6-yard touchdown run, Brandon Monrose kick good | CIN 28–7 |
| 2 | 1:34 | CIN | Anthony McClung 15-yard touchdown pass from Brendon Kay, Brandon Monrose 2-point rush failed kick good | CIN 35–6 |
| 2 | 0:08 | NWLA | Chris Moore 47-yard Field Goal | CIN 35–9 |
| 3 | 10:56 | CIN | Max Morrison 41-yard touchdown pass from Brendon Kay, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 42–9 |
| 3 | 3:02 | CIN | Tony Miliano 30-yard Field Goal | CIN 45–9 |
| 4 | 14:11 | CIN | Hosey Williams 1-yard touchdown run, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 52–9 |
| 4 | 11:02 | CIN | Shakim Alonzo 44-yard touchdown pass from Bennie Coney, Tony Miliano kick good | CIN 59–9 |
| 4 | 2:43 | CIN | Rob Rice 1-yard touchdown run, Tony Miliano kick good | NWLA 66–9 |
UAB
Northwestern State at UAB
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Demons | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| • Blazers | 17 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
- Date: September 21
- Location: Legion Field
Birmingham, AL - Game start: 2:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:59
- Game attendance: 8,723
- Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C), mostly cloudy w/ rain, winds NW at 10mph
- Referee: Joe Pester
| 1 | 11:12 | UAB | Kennard Backman 1-yard touchdown pass from Austin Brown, Ty Long kick good | UAB 7–0 |
| 1 | 10:09 | UAB | Jamarcus Nelson 63-yard punt return for a touchdown, Ty Long kick good | UAB 14–0 |
| 1 | 4:11 | NWLA | Gary Atzenweiler 1-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | UAB 14–7 |
| 1 | 1:15 | UAB | Ty Long 27-yard Field Goal | UAB 17–7 |
| 2 | 12:08 | UAB | Jamari Staples 23-yard touchdown pass from Jonathan Perry, Ty Long kick good | UAB 24–7 |
| 2 | 4:41 | NWLA | Gary Atzenweiler 3-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | UAB 24–14 |
| 2 | 1:08 | UAB | Darrin Reeves 8-yard touchdown run, Ty Long kick good | UAB 31–14 |
| 3 | 13:52 | NWLA | Louis Hollier 34-yard touchdown pass from Zach Adkins, Chris Moore kick good | UAB 31–21 |
| 3 | 9:16 | UAB | Jamarcus Nelson 41-yard touchdown pass from Austin Brown, Ty Long kick good | UAB 38–21 |
| 3 | 8:00 | UAB | Darrin Reaves 50-yard touchdown run, Ty Long kick good | UAB 45–21 |
| 3 | 5:33 | NWLA | Daniel Taylor 6-yard touchdown run, Chris Moore kick good | UAB 45–28 |
| 4 | 5:00 | UAB | Jordan Howard 8-yard touchdown run, Ty Long kick good | UAB 52–28 |
Langston
Langston at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Demons | 7 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 37 |
- Date: September 28
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA - Game attendance: 9,338
Nicholls State
Northwestern State at Nicholls State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Demons | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| • Colonels | 6 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
- Date: October 12
- Location: John L. Guidry Stadium
Thibodaux, LA - Television network: SLC TV
Southeastern Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: October 19
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA
Sam Houston State
Northwestern State at Sam Houston State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bearkats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: October 26
- Location: Bowers Stadium
Huntsville, TX - Television network: BSN
Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: November 2
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA - Television network: ESPN3
Lamar
Lamar at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: November 9
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA - Television network: SLC TV
McNeese State
Northwestern State at McNeese State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: November 16
- Location: Cowboy Stadium
Lake Charles, LA - Television network: ESPN3
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberjacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Date: November 23
- Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
Natchitoches, LA
Media
All games aired on the radio via the Demon Sports Network, found on KNWD and online at nsudemons.com.