McNeese–Northwestern State football rivalry
| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| First meeting | October 6, 1951 McNeese, 38–21 |
| Latest meeting | November 16, 2024 McNeese, 35–3 |
| Next meeting | November 1, 2025 |
| Trophy | None |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 73 |
| All-time series | McNeese leads, 48–24–1 |
| Largest victory | McNeese, 50–7 (1997) |
| Longest win streak | McNeese, 13 (2005–2017) |
| Current win streak | McNeese, 1 (2024–present) |
Locations of McNeese and Northwestern State
The McNeese–Northwestern State football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the McNeese Cowboys and the Northwestern State Demons. Both schools are members of the University of Louisiana System, and compete together as members of the Southland Conference (SLC).