2017 Northwestern State Demons football team
The 2017 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Demons were led by fifth-year head coach Jay Thomas and played their home games at Harry Turpin Stadium. They played as a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 4–7, 4–5 in Southland play to finish in a tie for sixth place.
On November 17thit was announced that the contract of head coach Jay Thomas would not be renewed after the season. He finished at Northwestern State with a five-year record of 21–36.Schedule
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