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Houston vs Northwestern State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Houston Cougars | 1 | Houston leads |
 Northwestern State Demons | 0 |
Meetings since 2009: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
55-7 Avg score
1 Longest Houston win run
Biggest Houston win 55-7 in 2009, a 48-point margin.
Every Houston vs Northwestern State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Houston win | Neutral | 55-7 |
Scores from the Houston perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2009.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Houston Cougars lead the series since 2009, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Houston and Northwestern State meet.
How to watch Houston vs Northwestern State
When Houston and Northwestern State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Houston radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Houston vs Northwestern State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Houston this season
Follow Houston in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
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Houston vs Northwestern State: the essentials
Houston Cougars vs Northwestern State Demons is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Southland (FCS). Houston Cougars lead the series since 2009, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Houston vs Northwestern State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Houston Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northwestern State against the whole conference, see Northwestern State vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Houston and Northwestern State?
Houston Cougars lead the series since 2009, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Houston vs Northwestern State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Houston and Northwestern State in the same conference?
No. Houston plays in the Big 12. Northwestern State plays in the Southland (FCS). This is a non-conference game.