Quick answer
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated Northwestern State Demons 51–21 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Northwestern State Demons 21, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 51.
Game summary
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs dominated Northwestern State Demons 51–21 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Quaterius Hawkins (Northwestern State) — 5.0 pass yds, -0.30 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Keith Willis Jr. — 188.0 yds, 2 TD.
- Receiving leader: Jaren Mitchell — 4 rec, 60.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Louisiana Tech (-0.034/play) vs Northwestern State (-0.183/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern State Demons | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 21 |
 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 9 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 51 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
NWSTNorthwestern State DemonsTyre Shelton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 22 yards
Tyler Vander Waal pass to Scooter Adams for a touchdown (11 yards)
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 65 yards for a touchdown
Tyler Vander Waal rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Hank Bachmeier pass to Koby Duru for a touchdown (11 yards)
Charvis Thornton rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Kolbe Burrell rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 36 yards
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 68 yards for a touchdown
Interception returned for a touchdown
Field goal good from 32 yards
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Louisiana Tech
Q1TD TSTyre SheltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Tyre Shelton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
- Louisiana Tech
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 5
- Score
- 0-9
Field goal good from 22 yards
- Northwestern State
Q1TD SAScooter AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-9
Tyler Vander Waal pass to Scooter Adams for a touchdown (11 yards)
- Louisiana Tech
Q2TD KWKeith Willis Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-15
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 65 yards for a touchdown
- Northwestern State
Q2TD TVTyler Vander WaalPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-15
Tyler Vander Waal rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
- Louisiana Tech
Q2TD KDKoby DuruPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-21
Hank Bachmeier pass to Koby Duru for a touchdown (11 yards)
- Louisiana Tech
Q2TD CTCharvis ThorntonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-27
Charvis Thornton rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
- Northwestern State
Q3TD KBKolbe BurrellPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-27
Kolbe Burrell rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
- Louisiana Tech
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 19
- Score
- 18-30
Field goal good from 36 yards
- Louisiana Tech
Q3TD KWKeith Willis Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-36
Keith Willis Jr. rushes 68 yards for a touchdown
- Northwestern State
Q3TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-36
Interception returned for a touchdown
- Louisiana Tech
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 24-39
Field goal good from 32 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Quaterius Hawkins (Northwestern State) — 5.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.91 EPA
- Hank Bachmeier (Louisiana Tech) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -2.88 EPA
- Jack Turner (Louisiana Tech) — 1.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -3.05 EPA
Rushing
- Keith Willis Jr. (Louisiana Tech) — 188.0 yds · 2 TD +0.66 EPA
- Kolbe Burrell (Northwestern State) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
- Darius Boone Jr. (Northwestern State) — 52.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Receiving
- Jaren Mitchell (Northwestern State) — 4 rec · 60.0 yds +1.36 EPA
- Koby Duru (Louisiana Tech) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +1.50 EPA
- Travon Jones (Northwestern State) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +1.12 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaterius Hawkins | Northwestern State | 3 | 66.7% | 5 | 0 | -0.30 | -0.91 |
| Hank Bachmeier | Louisiana Tech | 19 | 42.1% | 103 | 1 | -0.15 | -2.88 |
| Jack Turner | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 75.0% | 1 | 0 | -0.76 | -3.05 |
| Tyler Vander Waal | Northwestern State | 27 | 37.0% | 116 | 1 | -0.25 | -6.75 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Northwestern State | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 77 | 59 |
| EPA / play | -0.183 | -0.034 |
| Total EPA | -14.07 | -2.00 |
| Success rate | 36.4% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.464 | -0.258 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.007 | +0.109 |
| Yards | 373 | 456 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Northwestern State | 7 | 22 | -1.89 | Punt |
| Q1 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 59 | +4.19 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Northwestern State | 3 | 19 | -0.03 | Punt |
| Q1 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 42 | -0.47 | Field goal |
| Q1 | Northwestern State | 5 | 37 | -0.24 | Punt |
| Q1 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 9 | -0.84 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northwestern State | 3 | 46 | +4.55 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 6 | -2.35 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northwestern State | 3 | 5 | -2.72 | Punt |
| Q2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 65 | +4.81 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Northwestern State | 3 | 3 | -2.56 | Punt |
| Q2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | -4 | -3.46 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northwestern State | 11 | 73 | +6.09 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 43 | +2.99 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Northwestern State | 9 | 5 | -2.82 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 30 | +4.45 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Northwestern State Demons · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.72 EPA)
- Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.85 EPA)
- Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Keith Willis Jr. rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+4.81 EPA)
- Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Keith Willis Jr. rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
- Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Charvis Thornton rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+4.45 EPA)
- Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Tyre Shelton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.8 EPA)
- Q2 · Northwestern State Demons · Tyler Vander Waal rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.49 EPA)
- Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Darius Boone Jr. rushes for 29 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.17 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs controlled the final (51–21) in Week 2.
- Passing edge: Quaterius Hawkins (Northwestern State) — 5.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Louisiana Tech at -0.034 EPA/play.
- Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Northwestern State Demons 21, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 51 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won with a final score of 21–51.
Where can I find the Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520197.
Who led Northwestern State Demons vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?
Quaterius Hawkins (Northwestern State) led passers with 5.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern State Demons at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northwestern State Demons
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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