Northeastern State overwhelmed Langston 59-10, scoring touchdowns on its first seven second-half possessions after a slow offensive start. The RiverHawks set a program record with 676 yards of offense and improved to 5-3, keeping their Division II playoff hopes alive with two regular-season games left.

By the Numbers
  • NSU gained a program-record 676 yards on 68 plays.
  • Twelve RiverHawks combined for 389 rushing yards; Mikail Trotter had 109 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Schelling rushed for 100 yards and two scores.
  • NSU led 10-0 at halftime and finished with a 49-point margin.
Yes, But

NSU struggled to finish drives in the first half, with Langston stopping the RiverHawks twice in the red zone. Langston also broke up the shutout with a 72-yard touchdown pass, but NSU answered with five more touchdowns.

State of Play
  • NSU has won two straight and stands at 5-3, with its playoff hopes still in play.
  • Langston fell to 2-6 and has lost five consecutive games.
What’s Next

NSU visits Division II opponent McKendree next Saturday, then closes its regular season at home against West Alabama on Nov. 14.

Bottom Line

NSU turned a tight first half into a record-setting rout by leaning on its ground game and scoring relentlessly after halftime. The win keeps the RiverHawks’ postseason path open, but they have little margin for error in their final two games.