2018 Northwestern State Demons football team


The 2018 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Demons were led by first-year head coach Brad Laird and played their home games at Harry Turpin Stadium. They were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 5–6, 4–5 in Southland play to finish in a tie for eighth place.

Previous season

They finished the season 4–7, 4–5 in Southland play to finish in a tie for sixth place.
On November 17, it was announced that the contract of head coach Jay Thomas would not be renewed after the season. He finished at Northwestern State with a five-year record of 21–36.

Preseason

Preseason Poll

On July 19, 2018, the Southland announced their preseason poll, with the Demons predicted to finish in eighth place.

Roster

Schedule

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Game summaries

at Texas A&M

Grambling State

at Lamar

at Southeastern Louisiana

Nicholls

Sam Houston State

at Central Arkansas

Houston Baptist

at Abilene Christian

McNeese State

at Stephen F. Austin