Nicholls at Northwestern State
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET. For the NSU Trophy, which Nicholls holds Share
Nicholls plays at Northwestern State on Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 27th meeting; Nicholls leads the series 18–8 as played.
Upcoming at Harry Turpin Stadium, NatchitochesForecast: 84°F, wind 1 mphTV: ESPN+
Players to watch
Nicholls
- QuarterbackEan Rodrigue860 passing yards, 9 TDLast: vs. Stephen F. Austin, 1 of 1, −1 yardTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverJordan Smith28 catches, 366 yards, 3 TDLast: at Houston Christian, 9 catches ★, 122 yards ★Team leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerKennon Loftin52 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
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
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)
Nicholls 65% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Nicholls–Northwestern State gameOfficially, Nicholls leads 17–9; as played, 18–8 in 26 meetings.
Around this game
Nicholls
- Next gameat McNeeseOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonNicholls in 2026
- ProgramNicholls history and records
Northwestern State
- Next gameat Incarnate WordOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonNorthwestern State in 2026
- ProgramNorthwestern State history and records