Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM ET. For the Chief, which Stephen F. Austin holds Share
Northwestern State plays at Stephen F. Austin on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 24th meeting; Stephen F. Austin leads the series 12–11.
Upcoming at Homer Bryce Stadium, NacogdochesTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Northwestern State
- QuarterbackZach Wilcke1,045 passing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. McNeese, 19 of 33, 229 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 16 carries, 63 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backZay Davis264 rushing yards, 2 TDLast: vs. McNeese, 15 carries, 64 yards; 4 catches, 27 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- SafetyJoe Natali45 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. McNeese, 10 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Stephen F. Austin
- QuarterbackGavin Rutherford1,721 passing yards, 19 TDLast: at Nicholls, 13 of 20, 233 yards, 4 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJaylen Jenkins415 rushing yards, 3 TDLast: at Nicholls, 9 carries, 44 yards; 2 catches, 62 yards
- LinebackerEli Ennis35 tackles, 1 sackLast: at Nicholls, 6 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Stephen F. Austin 96% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Stephen F. Austin leads 12–11 in 23 meetings.