The Northwestern State football team demonstrated improvement during a recent scrimmage, emphasizing physicality and effort under head coach Blaine McCorkle. The session featured a challenging start for the offense, which struggled initially but gained traction as the scrimmage progressed. Quarterback Abram Johnston and the offense acknowledged areas needing improvement, particularly in execution and red zone performance. Conversely, the defense excelled, creating turnovers and enforcing a physical presence throughout the day. Overall, the team is on track as they prepare for their season opener on August 27 against Louisiana Christian.

By the Numbers
  • Defense forced two safeties during the scrimmage.
  • McCorkle noted a doubling of offensive reps compared to Wednesday’s session.
State of Play
  • The Demons have completed two full weeks of fall camp.
  • Team has stayed on track with their training schedule as the season opener approaches.
What's Next

Northwestern State will continue refining their performance by addressing penalties and offensive execution in the week leading up to their first game. Coaches will review film to enhance understanding and performance before Monday’s practice.

Bottom Line

The Demons are progressing steadily as they prepare for the upcoming season, emphasizing accountability and improvement in both offense and defense. Clean execution and addressing penalties will be vital for success as they gear up for their opener.