2023 Northwestern State Demons football team American college football season
The 2023 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season . Led by sixth-year head coach Brad Laird , the Demons played their home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana . On October 26, Laird announced that he had resigned and the remainder of the season would be cancelled due to the death of Ronnie Caldwell.
Death of Ronnie Caldwell
On the morning of October 12, junior safety Ronnie Caldwell died after having been shot multiple times.[ 1] The Demons' following game, against Nicholls , was cancelled in response.[ 2] On October 26, the university announced that Laird had resigned and the remainder of the season would be cancelled.[ 3]
The day following the murder, Caldwell's roommate, John McIntosh, was arrested by Natchitoches police for possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. At the time, police did not say if McIntosh was involved in Caldwell's death but did confirm that McIntosh had previously been arrested for attempted second-degree murder.[ 4] On October 20, defensive tackle Maurice Campbell was arrested in connection to Caldwell's death. Campbell was cited for obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.[ 5]
On November 5, Caldwell's parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Quad Apartment Complex, where Caldwell lived and where the shooting occurred, and Laird.[ 6] According to the lawsuit, Caldwell was placed in an apartment with McIntosh, who was not attending college and had a history of legal trouble, after mold was found in Caldwell's original apartment.[ 7] The lawsuit also alleges that McIntosh pulled a gun on Caldwell three days before the shooting occurred. Caldwell then notified his father, Ronald, of the incident who then alerted Laird. Laird called Ronald, assuring him that he would immediately place Ronnie in a safe location.[ 8]
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Demons were picked to finish fifth in the conference.[ 9]
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Southeastern Louisiana
93 (9)
2
Incarnate Word
91 (7)
3
McNeese
65
4
Nicholls
62
5
Northwestern State
52
6
Texas A&M–Commerce
33
7
Lamar
28
8
Houston Christian
24
Preseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023. NSU had a total of 6 players selected.[ 10]
Offense
1st Team
Travon Jones – tight end/halfback, SO
Zach Patterson – wide receiver, SR
2nd Team
Scooter Adams – running back, RS-SR
Ke'Nard King – wide receiver, JR
D'Andre Richard – offensive lineman, JR
Defense
1st Team
Kevin Davis – defensive back, JR
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 2 7:30 p.m. at Louisiana * ESPN+ L 13–3818,186
September 9 6:00 p.m. at Louisiana Tech * ESPN+ L 21–5119,152
September 16 6:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin * ESPN+ L 7–416,486
September 30 6:00 p.m. Eastern Illinois * Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA ESPN+ L 10–196,021
October 7 3:00 p.m. at Lamar ESPN+ L 13–275,263
October 14 3:00 p.m. at Nicholls ESPN+ Cancelled
7:00 p.m. Southeastern Louisiana Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA (rivalry ) ESPN+ L 20–372,237
October 28 7:00 p.m. at McNeese ESPN+ Cancelled
November 4 2:00 p.m. Houston Christian Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA ESPN+ Cancelled
November 11 2:00 p.m. at No. 16 Incarnate Word ESPN+ Cancelled
November 18 2:00 p.m. Texas A&M–Commerce Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA ESPN+ Cancelled
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Personnel
2023 Northwestern State Demons football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
TE
0
Travon Jones
So
WR
1
Zach Patterson
Sr
RB
2
Kennieth Lacy
Jr
WR
3
Jaheim Walters
So
WR
4
Ke'Nard King
Jr
WR
5
Jaren Mitchell
Sr
RB
6
Scooter Adams
Sr
QB
7
Kareame Cotton Jr.
So
QB
8
Tyler Vander Waal
Sr
WR
9
Kobe Stewart
So
QB
10
Quaterius Hawkins
Sr
WR
11
Twon Hines
Jr
WR
13
Myles Kent-Denton
Jr
QB
14
J. T. Fayard
Fr
TE
15
Sylvester Campbell III
Sr
TE
17
Chance Newman
Sr
WR
18
Dennis Smith
Sr
WR
20
Hogan Wasson
Fr
RB
21
Kolbe Burrell
So
RB
22
Duce Hart
Fr
RB
25
Darius Boone Jr.
Jr
WR
30
Micah Jernigan
Jr
RB
35
SirMichael Veasley
So
RB
40
Brian Banks
Fr
TE
42
Gage Ridgel
Jr
OL
50
Cameron Vaughn
Jr
OL
51
Ta'Von Burrows
Jr
C
53
Quentin Ross
Jr
OL
56
Matt Mabry
Jr
OL
57
Riley Birdwell
So
OL
58
Coby James
So
OL
62
Chris Allen
Fr
OL
65
Brayden Staggs
So
OL
67
Jordan Cooper
Jr
OL
68
Cole LaFleur
Fr
OL
69
Nicholas Soileau
Fr
OL
70
Hanzlah Rana
Fr
OL
71
Stevie Ballard
Jr
OL
72
Jay Stroble
So
OL
73
Tyrone Butler
Fr
OL
74
Ryan Larson
Fr
OL
75
Jordan McClaine
So
OL
77
Tyler McMillan
So
WR
81
T. J. Johnson
Fr
WR
82
Jarien Brown
Fr
WR
84
Devin Thierry
So
WR
86
Amaaz Eugene
Fr
WR
88
Stanley King
Jr
WR
89
Dane Wallace
Fr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
S
1
Peyton Woulard
Sr
LB
2
Justice Galloway-Velazquez
Sr
LB
6
Jordan Banks
So
CB
7
Anthony Richard
So
LB
8
Jaeden Ward
Sr
S
9
Cam Hardy
So
S
10
Isaiah Robinson
So
CB
11
Reggie Strong
Jr
DE
13
Jeremiah Bodwin
So
S
14
Cadillac Rhone
So
CB
15
Ty Hall
So
S
16
William White
So
S
17
D. J. Johnson
Fr
CB
18
Justus Joseph
Fr
CB
19
Emanuel Brown
So
S
20
Kevin Davis Jr.
Jr
LB
21
Jared Pedraza
Jr
S
23
Ronnie Caldwell
Jr
DE
24
Trevion Sneed
So
CB
26
Perry Taylor
Jr
S
27
Antwon Fegans
So
CB
28
Antonio Hall
Fr
CB
30
Troy Santa Marina Jr.
Fr
LB
31
Matthew Broad
So
S
32
Ara Rauls III
Jr
DE
33
Ty Ely
So
LB
35
Ja'Quel Mack
Fr
DE
36
Christian Thomas
Fr
CB
37
Keelan Preston
Fr
CB
38
Daniel Dufour
Fr
CB
39
Ja'Marion Bonner
Fr
LB
40
Tory Morgan
Fr
S
42
Jeremiah Keppard
Fr
LB
43
Kyren Brown
Jr
LB
45
Danny Sears
Fr
CB
48
Justin Aaron
Fr
S
48
Brian Young
Fr
DE
49
Christian Hawkins
So
LB
50
Brendon Harris
Fr
LB
51
Chad Gooden Jr.
Fr
LB
52
Connor Norcross
So
DE
54
Kendal Harmon
So
DT
59
Maurice Campbell II (S)
Sr
DE
90
Chancellor Owens
Fr
DT
91
Christian Davis
Fr
DT
92
Keshawn Reed
Fr
DT
93
Ray Gibson
Jr
DL
94
Peyton Beckley
Sr
DL
95
Johnny Mitchell
So
DT
97
Nazir Sy
Sr
DE
98
Jordon Williams
Fr
DT
99
Donovan Green
Jr
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K
29
Brett Money
So
K , P
43
Reed Honshtein
So
K , P
46
Scotty Roblow
Jr
LS
47
Andrew Barnhill
So
LS
55
Sawyer Benson
Fr
K , P
82
Evan Kern
Fr
P
83
Kentrell Molette
Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Beau BlairOffensive coordinator/Running backs/Tight ends
Weston GlaserAssistant head coach/Defensive coordinator/Safeties
Jeremy AtwellLinebackers
Perry Carter Cornerbacks
Boone FeldtOffensive line
Chris GistorbDefensive line
Armani LonardoWide receivers
Kyle WashingtonQuarterbacks
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Roster Last update: November 28, 2023
Game summaries
At Louisiana
Northwestern State Demons at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Demons
3
3
0 7 13
Ragin' Cajuns
7
14
7 10 38
at Cajun Field , Lafayette, Louisiana
Date : September 2Game time : 7:30 p.m. CDT Game weather : Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)Game attendance : 18,186Referee : Scott BroadwayTV announcers (ESPN+ ) : Dan McDonald and Eric MoutonBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
UL – Dre'lyn Washington 62-yard run (Kenneth Almendares kick), 11:55. Ragin' Cajuns 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 67 yards, 0:53.
NWST – Brett Money 37-yard field goal, 4:49. Ragin' Cajuns 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, -6 yards, 1:47.
Second quarter
UL – Ben Wooldridge 24-yard run (Kenneth Almendares kick), 11:39. Ragin' Cajuns 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:19.
UL – Robert Williams 32-yard pass from Ben Wooldridge (Kenneth Almendares kick), 9:09. Ragin' Cajuns 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:37.
NWST – Brett Money 41-yard field goal, 2:17. Ragin' Cajuns 21–6. Drive: 8 plays, 17 yards, 3:10.
Third quarter
UL – Peter LeBlanc 50-yard pass from Ben Wooldridge (Kenneth Almendares kick), 9:28. Ragin' Cajuns 28–6. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 1:48.
Fourth quarter
UL – Kenneth Almendares 33-yard field goal, 14:55. Ragin' Cajuns 31–6. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:15.
UL – Tavion Smith 21-yard pass from Ben Wooldridge (Kenneth Almendares kick), 4:59. Ragin' Cajuns 38–6. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:23.
NWST – Scooter Adams 47-yard pass from Tyler Vander Waal (Brett Money kick), 2:01. Ragin' Cajuns 38–13. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:58.
Statistics
NWST
UL
First downs
8
20
Total yards
187
429
Rushing yards
77
206
Passing yards
110
223
Turnovers
1
3
Time of possession
32:58
27:02
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northwestern State
Passing
Tyler Vander Waal
12/28, 110 yards, TD
Rushing
Scooter Adams
8 rushes, 33 yards
Receiving
Scooter Adams
2 receptions, 48 yards, TD
Louisiana
Passing
Ben Wooldridge
14/32, 223 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Drelyn Washington
8 rushes, 88 yards, TD
Receiving
Peter LeBlanc
2 receptions, 58 yards, TD
At Louisiana Tech
Northwestern State Demons at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Demons
7
7
7 0 21
Bulldogs
10
21
20 0 51
at Joe Aillet Stadium , Ruston, Louisiana
Date : September 9Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 85 °F (29 °C)Game attendance : 19,152Referee : Ed ArditoTV announcers (ESPN+) : Lyn Rollins, Chris Mykoskie, and Madison KaufmanBox score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
LT – Tyre Shelton 41-yard run (Jacob Barnes kick), 10:28. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:54.
LT – Jacob Barnes 22-yard field goal, 5:57. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 1:52.
NWST – Scooter Adams 11-yard pass from Tyler Vander Waal (Brett Money kick), 0:32. Bulldogs 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:08.
Second quarter
LT – Keith Willis Jr. 65-yard run (Jacob Barnes kick), 11:41. Bulldogs 17–7. Drive: 1 play, 65 yards, 0:09.
NWST – Tyler Vander Waal 9-yard run (Brett Money kick), 5:41. Bulldogs 17–14. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 4:34.
LT – Koby Duru 11-yard pass from Hank Bachmeier (Jacob Barnes kick), 3:18. Bulldogs 24–14. Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 2:21.
LT – Charvis Thornton 30-yard run (Jacob Barnes kick), 1:17. Bulldogs 31–14. Drive: 1 play, 30 yards, 0:08.
Third quarter
NWST – Kolbe Burrell 2-yard run (Brett Money kick), 13:37. Bulldogs 31–21. Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 1:14.
LT – Jacob Barnes 36-yard field goal, 9:45. Bulldogs 34–21. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:52.
LT – Keith Willis Jr. 68-yard run (Jacob Barnes kick), 8:06. Bulldogs 41–21. Drive: 1 play, 68 yards, 0:11.
LT – Cedric Woods 49-yard interception return (Jacob Barnes kick), 7:52. Bulldogs 48–21.
LT – Jacob Barnes 32-yard field goal, 1:18. Bulldogs 51–21. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:01.
Fourth quarter
Statistics
NWST
LT
First downs
20
22
Total yards
324
478
Rushing yards
185
367
Passing yards
139
111
Turnovers
3
2
Time of possession
31:41
28:19
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northwestern State
Passing
Tyler Vander Waal
10/24, 134 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Kolbe Burrell
11 rushes, 56 yards, TD
Receiving
Jaren Mitchell
4 receptions, 60 yards
Louisiana Tech
Passing
Hank Bachmeier
9/18, 110 yards, TD
Rushing
Keith Willis Jr.
13 rushes, 188 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Kyle Maxwell
1 reception, 42 yards
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Northwestern State Demons – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Lumberjacks
21
13
7 0 41
Demons
0
0
0 7 7
at Harry Turpin Stadium , Natchitoches, Louisiana
Date : September 16Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 88 °F (31 °C)Game attendance : 6,486Referee : James BrookhartTV : ESPN+Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
SFA – Brian Maurer 4-yard run (Chris Campos kick), 12:14. Lumberjacks 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:46.
SFA – Amad Murray 25-yard fumble return (Chris Campos kick), 10:19. Lumberjacks 14–0.
SFA – Kylon Harris 8-yard pass from Brian Maurer (Chris Campos kick), 8:49. Lumberjacks 21–0. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:41.
Second quarter
SFA – Anthony Williams 50-yard pass from Brian Maurer (Chris Campos kick), 10:38. Lumberjacks 28–0. Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:09.
SFA – Chris Campos 23-yard field goal, 2:33. Lumberjacks 31–0. Drive: 11 plays, 39 yards, 6:01.
SFA – Chris Campos 30-yard field goal, 0:23. Lumberjacks 34–0. Drive: 9 plays, 22 yards, 1:18.
Third quarter
SFA – Anthony Williams 53-yard pass from Brian Maurer (Chris Campos kick), 8:29. Lumberjacks 41–0. Drive: 1 play, 53 yards, 0:08.
Fourth quarter
NWST – Jaren Mitchell 20-yard pass from Quaterius Hawkins (Brett Money kick), 14:37. Lumberjacks 41–7. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 1:36.
Statistics
SFA
NWST
First downs
18
11
Total yards
454
208
Rushing yards
186
84
Passing yards
268
124
Turnovers
1
6
Time of possession
35:00
25:00
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Stephen F. Austin
Passing
Brian Maurer
12/22, 199 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Jerrell Wimbley
16 rushes, 115 yards
Receiving
Anthony Williams
2 receptions, 103 yards, 2 TD
Northwestern State
Passing
Quaterius Hawkins
7/19, 62 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Scooter Adams
9 rushes, 65 yards
Receiving
Jaren Mitchell
3 receptions, 35 yards, TD
Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Northwestern State Demons – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Panthers
3
7
6 3 19
Demons
3
7
0 0 10
at Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Date : September 30Game time : 6:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 91 °F (33 °C)Game attendance : 6,021Referee : Gary LeeperTV : ESPN+Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
NWST – Brett Money 23-yard field goal, 6:43. Demons 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 4:26.
EIU – Julian Patino 23-yard field goal, 0:05. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 3:02.
Second quarter
EIU – Justin Bowick 52-yard pass from Pierce Holley (Julian Patino kick), 10:28. Panthers 10–3. Drive: 2 plays, 67 yards, 0:40.
NWST – Chance Newman 1-yard run (Brett Money kick), 2:28. Tied 10–10. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:08.
Third quarter
EIU – Kevin Daniels 6-yard run (kick failed), 11:54. Panthers 16–10. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:04.
Fourth quarter
EIU – Stone Galloway 22-yard field goal, 8:03. Panthers 19–10. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:52.
Statistics
EIU
NWST
First downs
18
19
Total yards
349
350
Rushing yards
75
69
Passing yards
274
281
Turnovers
1
3
Time of possession
28:25
31:35
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Eastern Illinois
Passing
Pierce Holley
19/37, 274 yards, TD
Rushing
M. J. Flowers
15 rushes, 48 yards
Receiving
Justin Bowick
4 receptions, 130 yards, TD
Northwestern State
Passing
Quaterius Hawkins
27/44, 281 yards, INT
Rushing
Scooter Adams
9 rushes, 29 yards
Receiving
Zach Patterson
7 receptions, 74 yards
At Lamar
Northwestern State Demons at Lamar Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Demons
0
7
6 0 13
Cardinals
7
6
0 14 27
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : October 7Game time : 3:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)Game attendance : 5,263Referee : Matt BeckTV : ESPN+Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
LAM – Khalan Griffin 3-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 8:22. Cardinals 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:38.
Second quarter
NWST – Chance Newman 1-yard run (Brett Money kick), 11:17. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:34.
LAM – Damashja Harris 95-yard kickoff return (kick failed), 11:03. Cardinals 13–7.
Third quarter
NWST – Brett Money 48-yard field goal, 9:55. Cardinals 13–10. Drive: 11 plays, 32 yards, 4:59.
NWST – Brett Money 45-yard field goal, 0:08. Tied 13–13. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:56.
Fourth quarter
LAM – Andre Dennis 45-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:58. Cardinals 20–13. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:10.
LAM – R. J. Carver 3-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 4:18. Cardinals 27–13. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:16.
Statistics
NWST
LAM
First downs
16
15
Total yards
221
265
Rushing yards
81
122
Passing yards
140
143
Turnovers
1
0
Time of possession
29:52
30:08
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northwestern State
Passing
Quaterius Hawkins
20/33, 140 yards, INT
Rushing
Kennieth Lacy
6 rushes, 28 yards
Receiving
Zach Patterson
4 receptions, 42 yards
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
9/20, 143 yards, TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
18 rushes, 93 yards, TD
Receiving
Andre Dennis
3 receptions, 78 yards, TD
Southeastern Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Northwestern State Demons – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Lions
14
7
13 3 37
Demons
10
7
0 3 20
at Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Clear, 76 °F (24 °C)Game attendance : 2,237Referee : Matt BackTV : ESPN+Box score , Recap
Game information
First quarter
SELA – Bauer Sharp 1-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 12:26. Lions 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:34.
NWST – Tyler Vander Waal 2-yard run (Brett Money kick), 9:09. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:17.
SELA – Da'shun Hugley 22-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 6:33. Lions 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:31.
NWST – Brett Money 38-yard field goal, 0:12. Lions 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:12.
Second quarter
NWST – Stanley King 29-yard pass from Tyler Vander Waal (Brett Money kick), 13:16. Demons 17–14. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:01.
SELA – Zachary Clement 4-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 8:39. Lions 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:28.
Third quarter
SELA – Victor Tademy 58-yard interception return (Riley Callaghan kick), 13:33. Lions 28–17.
SELA – Deantre Jackson 81-yard run (kick blocked), 7:50. Lions 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 93 yards, 1:22.
Fourth quarter
NWST – Brett Money 22-yard field goal, 14:15. Lions 34–20. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:57.
SELA – Riley Callaghan 30-yard field goal, 10:28. Lions 37–20. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:46.
Statistics
SELA
NWST
First downs
18
25
Total yards
539
396
Rushing yards
219
97
Passing yards
320
299
Turnovers
3
2
Time of possession
28:42
31:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Southeastern Louisiana
Passing
Zachary Clement
12/18, 192 yards, INT
Rushing
Deantre Jackson
6 rushes, 119 yards, TD
Receiving
Darius Lewis
6 receptions, 109 yards
Northwestern State
Passing
Tyler Vander Waal
27/43, 249 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Kolbe Burrell
11 rushes, 49 yards
Receiving
T. J. Johnson
3 receptions, 57 yards
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