{
  "id": 11828268,
  "title": "Aidan McCown, Lamar beats Northwestern State 42-14, extends Demons’ losing streak to 17 games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/aidan-mccown-lamar-beats-northwestern-state-42-14-extends-demons-11828268",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/aidan-mccown-lamar-beats-northwestern-state-42-14-extends-demons-losing-streak-to-17-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Aidan McCown led the Lamar Cardinals to a 42-14 victory over Northwestern State, extending the Demon's losing streak to an NFL-record 17 games. McCown completed two touchdown passes and added one of the Cardinals' four rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals, coming off their first annual payment of $205.00 + GST, secured the win in Beaumont, Texas. Northwestern State, a member of the Southland Conference, had not won a game since their season-opening victory over Alcorn State on September 5. McCown's short pass to LaDamion McDowell secured the lead early in the first quarter, with Zach Wilcke adding another touchdown pass. Northwestern State's Zay Davis sealed the game with a 24-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Demon's struggled in the first half, going 0 for 10 on third-down conversions. Lamar, currently ranked No. 14 in the Stats Perform poll, has won three consecutive games since their September loss. Northwestern State will host McNeese State on October 17.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Aidan McCown leads Lamar to 42-14 win over Northwestern State",
    "McCown completes 2 TD passes, rushes for TD",
    "Demon's losing streak extends to 17 games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Lamar's resurgence after a September loss, while Northwestern State's prolonged losing streak underscores its challenges in the Southland Conference this season.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "Aidan McCown, Lamar beats Northwestern State 42-14, extends Demons' losing streak to 17 games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/aidan-mccown-lamar-beats-northwestern-state-42-14-extends-demons",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:59:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}