The 2022 Northwestern State Demons football team represented Northwestern State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Brad Laird, the Demons played their home games at Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 20, 2022. The Demons were picked to finish fifth in the conference.
Preseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2022 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 13, 2022. Northwestern State had a total of 5 players selected.
Offense
2nd Team
Scooter Adams – Running Back, RS-JR
Defense
1st Team
Shemar Bartholomew – Defensive Back, SR
PJ Herrington – Defensive Back, SR
2nd Team
Isaiah Longino – Defensive Lineman, SR
Jomard Valsin – Defensive Lineman, SR
Schedule
Northwestern State finalized their 2022 schedule on January 17, 2022.