Fast facts
League: NCAA Division I FCS
Head Coach: Brad Laird
Team Mascot: Vic the Demon
Year Opened: 1975
Capacity: 15971
City / State: Natchitoches / Louisiana
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Northwestern State Demons vs McNeese State Cowboys
Rival Team: McNeese State Cowboys
The rivalry between McNeese State and Northwestern State began in 1951, and it has been going strong ever since. The Cowboys hold a 44-21-1 lead in the all-time series, so come out and cheer them on the Demons as they try to narrow the gap.
NSU Challenge
Rival Team: Nicholls State Colonels
Nicholls State and Northwestern State play annually in the NSU Challenge. The rivalry began in 1973 and has been one of the key fixtures each year since then. Over the years, the Demons have amassed a 28-16 lead in the all-time series. Don’t miss it when the Colonels come to town as the NSU Challenge is always one of the best matchups of the year.
Northwestern State Demons vs Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Rival Team: Southeastern Louisiana Lions
The Northwestern State-Southeastern Louisiana rivalry is one of the oldest in the Southland having been played every year since 1951. The Lions hold a slim 26-22 lead in all-time rivalry, so you’ll likely see a close matchup when attending a game between these two Southland Conference rivals.
Chief Caddo
Rival Team: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
The winner of the annual rivalry game between Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin takes home Chief Caddo as well as bragging rights. The rivalry began in 1957 and Northwestern State holds a 30-20-2 lead in the all-time series. You won’t want to miss the Demons extend their lead in the all-time series, so make sure to be in attendance when the Demons and Lumberjacks square off.