HCU visits winless Northwestern State on Saturday in its final road game of the season, looking to halt a three-game skid and improve its chances of finishing strong before Senior Day. The Huskies are 4-6 overall and 3-4 in Southland play; the Demons are 0-10 and 0-7.

By the Numbers
  • HCU: 4-6 overall, 3-4 in conference play.
  • Northwestern State: 0-10 overall, 0-7 in conference play.
  • Jayven Anderson has 15.5 tackles for loss, tied for third-most nationally.
  • HCU has won its last two meetings with Northwestern State.
Yes, But

HCU is favored by the matchup on paper, but enters after a 10-0 shutout loss to McNeese. Northwestern State has struggled even more, falling 52-7 to UT Rio Grande Valley after four turnovers fueled 24 points for the Vaqueros.

State of Play
  • Saturday’s game kicks off at 1 p.m. at Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
  • HCU’s final game is Nov. 21 at home against UT Rio Grande Valley.
What's Next

HCU will try to snap its losing streak before returning home for its season finale and Senior Day against the Vaqueros.

Bottom Line

HCU has a clear opportunity to regroup against a winless opponent, but it will need to revive an offense that was shut out last week.