2020 Nicholls Colonels football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Ranking
STATSNo. 23
FCS CoachesNo. 20
Record4–3 (3–3 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRob Christophel (6th season)
Defensive coordinatorTommy Rybacki (6th season)
Home stadiumManning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
2020 Southland Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Sam Houston State $^  6 0   10 0  
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana  4 2   4 3  
No. 23 Nicholls  3 3   4 3  
Incarnate Word  3 3   3 3  
Lamar  2 4   2 4  
McNeese State*  2 4   3 4  
Northwestern State  1 5   1 5  
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2020 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Tim Rebowe, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 4–3 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Shortly before the season was to commence, the Southland Conference canceled their fall sports, with the hope that all sports would be playable in Spring 2021.[1] The Colonels started their spring season on February 19, 2021.

Preseason

Recruiting class

Reference(s):[2]

US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Trevor Allemand
Defensive Line
Raceland, LA Central Lafourche HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Javin Augillard
Wide Receiver
St. Amant, LA St. Amant HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Zach Bernard
Defensive Line
Mandeville, LA Lakeshore HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Tyreke Boyd
Defensive Back
Lafayette, LA Ovey Comeaux HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Tevin Bush
Wide Receiver
New Orleans, LA Landy–Walker Prep
West Virginia
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Pig Cage
Defensive Back
Kenner, LA Archbishop Rummel HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Choncee Crum
Linebacker
New Orleans, LA St. Augustine HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Ty'Ree Evans
Linebacker
Waynesboro, MS Wayne County HS
Southern Miss
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Chei Hill
Defensive Lineman
Miami, FL South Dade HS
East Tennessee State
Jones County JC
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Brandon James
Defensive Back
Marrero, LA John Ehret HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Jamiran James
Defensive Line
New Orleans, LA De La Salle HS
Tulane
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Devonta Jason
Wide Receiver
New Orleans, LA Landry–Walker Prep
Mississippi State
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Johmel Jolla Jr.
Linebacker
Geismar, LA Dutchtown HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Kenan Jones
Defensive Back
Berwick, LA Berwick HS
LSU
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
DeAndre Keller
Defensive Lineman
Vacherie, LA St. James HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Leonard Kelly
Quarterback
New Orleans, LA Edna Karr HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Lee Negrotto
Tight End
Pass Christian, MS St. Stanislaus HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Evan Roussel
Offensive Lineman
Gramercy, LA St. Charles Catholic HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Hayden Shaheen
Linebacker
Baton Rouge, LA Catholic HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Shamar Smith
Athlete
St. James, LA St. James HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Baylee Trusty
Offensive Lineman
Grenada, MS Grenada HS
East Mississippi CC
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Corey Warren Jr.
Running Back
Pearl River, LA Pearl River HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Logan Wilcox
Tight End
Raceland, LA Central Lafourche HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jai Williams
Running Back
Plattenville, LA Ascension Catholic HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Keontae Williams
Defensive Back
Scott, LA Acadiana HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Malik Woodery
Defensive Back
New Orleans, LA Archbishop Rummel HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish first in the conference.[3] In addition, eight Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[4]

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Nicholls67 (7)
2Sam Houston State65 (6)
3Southeastern Louisiana48
4McNeese State45 (1)
5Incarnate Word32
6Northwestern State20
7Lamar17

Preseason All–Southland Teams

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
February 196:00 p.m.Lincoln (MO)*No. 14CSTW 87–33,000
February 273:00 p.m.LamarNo. 9
  • Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
ESPN+W 55–03,000
March 66:00 p.m.at Northwestern StateNo. 7ESPN+W 31–244,305
March 1312:00 p.m.at No. 12 Sam Houston StateNo. 7ESPN+L 17–712,103
March 2711:00 a.m.No. 13 Incarnate WordNo. 17
  • Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
ESPN+W 75–454,236
April 312:00 p.m.at McNeese StateNo. 13CSTL 31–435,289
April 103:00 p.m.No. 23 Southeastern LouisianaNo. 18
CSTL 45–525,122

[5][6][7]

Game summaries

Lincoln

Lincoln at Nicholls
1 234Total
Blue Tigers 0 030 3
No. 14 (FCS) Colonels 13 332021 87
          
Over/under
NICH −49.060
StatisticsLincolnNicholls
First downs626
Total yards110477
Rushing yards90249
Passing yards20228
Turnovers60
Time of possession32:3827:22
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LincolnPassingDesmond Hunter9/13, 11 yards, 1 INT
RushingTori Hicks16 carries, 71 yards
ReceivingChrisshun Robinson1 reception, 7 yards
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.12/14, 153 yards, 2 TDs
RushingJulien Gums11 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDai'Jean Dixon5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

Lamar

Lamar at Nicholls
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 000 0
No. 9 Colonels 13 21210 55
     
Over/under
NICH −22.055
StatisticsLamarNicholls
First downs631
Total yards91639
Rushing yards37392
Passing yards54247
Turnovers00
Time of possession30:3429:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LamarPassingJalen Dummett9/11, 40 yards
RushingJaylen Jackson8 carries, 19 yards
ReceivingMarcellus Johnson3 receptions, 14 yards
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.16/21, 232 yards, 3 TDs
RushingLindsey Scott Jr.10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingK. J. Franklin5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD

At Northwestern State

Nicholls at Northwestern State
1 234Total
No. 7 Colonels 14 737 31
Demons 7 0107 24
  • Date: February 19, 2021
  • Location: Harry Turpin Stadium
    Natchitoches, LA
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 37 minutes
  • Game attendance: 4,305
  • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Clear
  • Television network: ESPN+
     
Over/under
NICH −49.060
StatisticsNichollsNorthwestern State
First downs2912
Total yards545304
Rushing yards246237
Passing yards29967
Turnovers20
Time of possession39:3120:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.21/33, 229 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingJulien Gums36 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDai'Jean Dixon7 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TDs
Northwestern StatePassingKaleb Fletcher8/17, 49 yards, 1 TD
RushingAubrey Scott9 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingGavin Landry2 receptions, 19 yards, 1 TD

At Sam Houston State

Nicholls at Sam Houston State
1 234Total
No. 7 Colonels 7 370 17
No. 12 Bearkats 7 232021 71
  • Date: March 13, 2021
  • Location: Bowers Stadium
    Huntsville, TX
  • Game start: 12:05 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 34 minutes
  • Game attendance: 2,103
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Overcast, Humid • Wind: 10 S MPH
  • Referee: Christopher Watson
  • Television network: ESPN+
          
Over/under
SHSU −2.563
StatisticsNichollsSam Houston State
First downs1923
Total yards337556
Rushing yards118190
Passing yards219366
Turnovers42
Time of possession28:5431:06
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr14/35, 186 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingDontaze Costly3 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingDai'Jean Dixon5 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD
Sam Houston StatePassingEric Schmid21/32, 366 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingDaryon Triche5 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingJequez Ezzard3 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TDs

Incarnate Word

Incarnate Word at Nicholls
1 234Total
No. 13 Cardinals 14 10714 45
No. 17 Colonels 20 35137 75
               
Over/under
NICH −4.069
StatisticsIncarnate WordNicholls
First downs3331
Total yards580614
Rushing yards110350
Passing yards470264
Turnovers30
Time of possession32:1727:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Incarnate WordPassingCameron Ward39/65, 470 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT
RushingKevin Brown10 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingRobert Ferrel6 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TDs
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.17/21, 264 yards, 5 TDs
RushingJohn Carrington III13 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingK. J. Franklin5 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD

At McNeese State

Nicholls at McNeese State
1 234Total
No. 13 Colonels 14 377 31
Cowboys 3 21712 43
  • Date: April 3, 2021
  • Location: Cowboy Stadium
    Lake Charles, LA
  • Game start: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,289
  • Referee: Vidal Jones
  • Television network: CST
        
Over/under
NICH −13.560
StatisticsNichollsMcNeese State
First downs2921
Total yards562541
Rushing yards273187
Passing yards289354
Turnovers32
Time of possession35:2624:34
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.26/53, 289 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingLindsey Scott Jr.28 carries, 137 yards
ReceivingK. J. Franklin4 receptions, 76 yards
McNeese StatePassingCody Orgeron20/27, 354 yards, 4 TDs
RushingDeonta McMahon11 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJoshua Matthews7 receptions, 147 yards, 2 TDs

Southeastern Louisiana

Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls
1 234Total
No. 23 Lions 14 32114 52
No. 18 Colonels 10 14615 45
           
Over/under
NICH −5.074
StatisticsSoutheastern LouisianaNicholls
First downs2530
Total yards499478
Rushing yards81217
Passing yards418261
Turnovers04
Time of possession33:3626:24
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southeastern LouisianaPassingCole Kelley30/41, 391 yards, 4 TDs
RushingTaron Jones10 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingCJ Turner11 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TDs
NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.19/38, 261 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs
RushingLindsey Scott Jr.11 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDai'Jean Dixon5 receptions, 92 yards

References

  1. Ditch, Mary. "Nicholls Football season canceled as Southland Conference announces decision". Houma Times. Houma Times. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  2. "FB 2020 FB Signing Class (PDF)" (PDF). Nicholls State University Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  3. "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  4. "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  5. "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. "Nicholls Colonels Schedule 2020". ESPN. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  7. "2020-21 Football Schedule". Nicholls State University. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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