Nicholls State Victorious On The Road

Natchitoches, LA- The Demons received the ball on the opening kickoff. The Colonels would intercept the ball 2 plays later on a deep pass for the 1^st turnover of the evening. Despite the turnover, Nicholls State was forced to punt on their first possession in what looks to be a defensive game.

Northwestern found the end zone first as De’Mard Llorens busted through for a 45-yard rushing touchdown. He found plenty of room as no one was near him. The Demons would go ahead on the scoreboard 7-0 after a successful extra point attempt.

Nicholls State showed signs of life after Chase Fourcade threw a couple of quicks slant routes before hooking up with C.J. Bates on a 38-yard reception for a touchdown. McKey would convert the extra point to bring the score to 7-7.

The Colonels received the ball after a punt and made an impressive drive with power back Mason Boudreaux as he trucked through for several key 1^st downs. After chewing a significant amount of time off the clock, Chase Fourcade would be the one to find the end zone after a 1-yard scramble. The Colonels would take the lead at 14-7.

Northwestern struck quickly as Bobby Chan-Chan caught a 56-yard bomb for a touchdown. The huge play would help the Demons tie the score after a converted extra point. The score just before halftime, 14-14.

Nicholls State found the end zone on their opening drive after smashing the ball up the middle of the field with Mason Boudreaux. The 1^st score of the 2^nd half came as Fourcade found C.J. Bates for his 2^nd touchdown of the night. The nifty 10-yard reception put the Colonels ahead 21-14. Fourcade really turned his game around as he began to look comfortable once again in the pocket.

The Colonels came up with their 2^nd turnover of the evening as Hezekiah White intercepted the ball. A few plays later, Chase Fourcade found C.J. bates for the 3^rd time of the night on a 74-yard reception touchdown. The explosive play would put the Colonels ahead 28-14. C.J. Bates would stay open all night for Fourcade.

Fourcade was playing excellent football in the 2^nd half as he completed several completions and continued to move the chains as he did all night. However, the Demons would hold him for the last time and would have to take a field goal instead. McKey would successfully convert the field goal to help the Colonels take a comfortable 31-14 lead.

Nicholls State would get their 3^rd turnover of the night as a late 4^th Quarter interception would eventually seal the game for the Colonels. Backup quarterback, Devin Powell, would take the offensive unit down the field until the end of regulation. The Colonels would go on to win 31-14 after impressive performances by senior wide receiver C.J. Bates and freshman quarterback Chase Fourcade.