Nicholls at Northwestern State

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Nicholls beat Northwestern State 31–⁠24. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Nicholls led the series 14–⁠7 as played.

AwayNicholls4–⁠3 in 2020
31
HomeNorthwestern State1–⁠5 in 2020
24

Final at Harry Turpin Stadium, NatchitochesTV: ESPN+

At kickoff
59°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the northeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER), 1 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Nicholls1473731
Northwestern State7010724

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nicholls 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Nicholls leads 17–⁠9; as played, 18–⁠8 in 26 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Nicholls 26, Northwestern State 21
2024Nicholls 20, Northwestern State 0
2023Nicholls 1, Northwestern State 0
2022Northwestern State 36, Nicholls 33
2021Nicholls 42, Northwestern State 21
2020Nicholls 31, Northwestern State 24

Around this game

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