Northwestern State at Nicholls

Saturday, October 28, 1978 Share

Northwestern State beat Nicholls 28–⁠18. It was their third meeting; after it, Northwestern State led the series 2–⁠1 as played.

AwayNorthwestern State5–⁠6 in 1978

HomeNicholls0–⁠3 in 1978

FinalHigh 83°F, low 59°FAttendance 8,100

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Northwestern State 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Nicholls leads 17–⁠9; as played, 18–⁠8 in 26 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

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