Led by second-year head coach Jay Thomas, the Demons compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for sixth in the Southland.

Northwestern State played home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

[8] In their seventh game of the season, the Demons won, 31–27 over the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

[12] In their eleventh game of the season, the Demons won, 48–21 over the Nicholls State Colonels.

[13] In their twelfth game of the season, the Demons lost, 27–24 to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.