Nelson (TX) Football
Nelson (TX) is an NAIA football program. The 2026 record stands at 1-9. The Cooper Predictor rates Nelson (TX) at -17.5, No. 77 of 96 NAIA teams. The model projects a 1-9 finish, with Playoff Odds of 0.4%. The model's pre-game picks are 6-1 in Nelson (TX) games this season. Most recent result: lost to Wayland Baptist 20-45 on Oct 31. Next up: vs Hardin Simmons on Oct 24 — the model projects Hardin Simmons 62-17, giving Nelson (TX) a 0% chance to win.
Open Nelson (TX) in Cooper Predictor U →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · power ratings compare teams within NAIA.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | vs MidAmerica Nazarene | no pick on record | L 6-27 |
| Sep 12 | @ OUAZ | L 0-45 1% ✓ | L 17-31 |
| Sep 19 | vs Arkansas Baptist | W 35-13 88% ✓ | W 35-28 |
| Sep 26 | @ Texas Wesleyan | L 17-35 10% ✓ | L 16-41 |
| Oct 3 | @ Howard Payne | L 7-34 5% ✓ | L 16-44 |
| Oct 3 | @ Howard Payne University | no pick on record | L 16-44 |
| Oct 10 | vs Okla. Panhandle | W 27-24 53% ✗ | L 28-35 |
| Oct 17 | vs Louisiana Christian | L 17-42 6% ✓ | L 23-31 |
| Oct 24 | vs Hardin Simmons | L 17-62 0% | — |
| Oct 31 | vs Wayland Baptist | L 14-31 21% ✓ | L 20-45 |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Nelson (TX)'s win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
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