2020 Nicholls Colonels football team explained
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
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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]
| 1 | Nicholls | 67 (7) |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 65 (6) |
| 3 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 |
| 4 | McNeese State | 45 (1) |
| 5 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
| 6 | Northwestern State | 20 |
| 7 | Lamar | 17 | |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense
1st Team
- Julien Gums – Running Back, JR
- Dai'Jean Dixon – Wide Receiver, SR
- P. J. Burkhalter – Offensive Lineman, RS-SR
- Jair Joseph – Offensive Lineman, SR
2nd Team
- Mikhail Hill – Offensive Lineman, RS-JR
- Jeremiah James – Offensive Lineman, RS-SO
Defense
1st Team
- Kevin Moore III – Defensive Back, SR
2nd Team
- Evan Veron – Linebacker, SR
Schedule
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Game summaries
Lincoln
See also: Lincoln Blue Tigers football.
| Statistics | Lincoln | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 6 | 26 |
| Total yards | 110 | 477 |
| Rushing yards | 90 | 249 |
| Passing yards | 20 | 228 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 32:38 | 27:22 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Lincoln | Passing | Desmond Hunter | 9/13, 11 yards, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Tori Hicks | 16 carries, 71 yards |
| Receiving | Chrisshun Robinson | 1 reception, 7 yards |
| Nicholls | Passing | | 12/14, 153 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Julien Gums | 11 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD | |
Lamar
See also: 2020 Lamar Cardinals football team.
| Statistics | Lamar | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 6 | 31 |
| Total yards | 91 | 639 |
| Rushing yards | 37 | 392 |
| Passing yards | 54 | 247 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 30:34 | 29:26 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 9/11, 40 yards |
| Rushing | Jaylen Jackson | 8 carries, 19 yards |
| Receiving | Marcellus Johnson | 3 receptions, 14 yards |
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 16/21, 232 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TDs |
| Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD | |
At Northwestern State
See also: 2020 Northwestern State Demons football team and NSU Challenge.
| Statistics | Nicholls | Northwestern State |
|---|
| First downs | 29 | 12 |
| Total yards | 545 | 304 |
| Rushing yards | 246 | 237 |
| Passing yards | 299 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 39:31 | 20:29 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 21/33, 229 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Julien Gums | 36 carries, 156 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 7 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TDs |
| Northwestern State | Passing | Kaleb Fletcher | 8/17, 49 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Aubrey Scott | 9 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Gavin Landry | 2 receptions, 19 yards, 1 TD | |
At Sam Houston State
See also: 2020 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team.
| Statistics | Nicholls | Sam Houston State |
|---|
| First downs | 19 | 23 |
| Total yards | 337 | 556 |
| Rushing yards | 118 | 190 |
| Passing yards | 219 | 366 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 28:54 | 31:06 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr | 14/35, 186 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Dontaze Costly | 3 carries, 41 yards |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 5 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD |
| Sam Houston State | Passing | Eric Schmid | 21/32, 366 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | Daryon Triche | 5 carries, 60 yards |
| Receiving | Jequez Ezzard | 3 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TDs | |
Incarnate Word
See also: 2020 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team.
| Statistics | Incarnate Word | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 33 | 31 |
| Total yards | 580 | 614 |
| Rushing yards | 110 | 350 |
| Passing yards | 470 | 264 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 32:17 | 27:43 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Incarnate Word | Passing | | 39/65, 470 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 10 carries, 48 yards |
| Receiving | Robert Ferrel | 6 receptions, 104 yards, 2 TDs |
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 17/21, 264 yards, 5 TDs |
| Rushing | John Carrington III | 13 carries, 135 yards, 2 TDs |
| Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 5 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD | |
At McNeese State
See also: 2020 McNeese State Cowboys football team.
| Statistics | Nicholls | McNeese State |
|---|
| First downs | 29 | 21 |
| Total yards | 562 | 541 |
| Rushing yards | 273 | 187 |
| Passing yards | 289 | 354 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 35:26 | 24:34 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 26/53, 289 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 28 carries, 137 yards |
| Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 4 receptions, 76 yards |
| McNeese State | Passing | Cody Orgeron | 20/27, 354 yards, 4 TDs |
| Rushing | Deonta McMahon | 11 carries, 111 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Joshua Matthews | 7 receptions, 147 yards, 2 TDs | |
Southeastern Louisiana
See also: 2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team and River Bell Classic.
| Statistics | Southeastern Louisiana | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 25 | 30 |
| Total yards | 499 | 478 |
| Rushing yards | 81 | 217 |
| Passing yards | 418 | 261 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Time of possession | 33:36 | 26:24 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | 30/41, 391 yards, 4 TDs |
| Rushing | Taron Jones | 10 carries, 31 yards |
| Receiving | CJ Turner | 11 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TDs |
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 19/38, 261 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs |
| Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 11 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 5 receptions, 92 yards | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Ditch . Mary . Nicholls Football season canceled as Southland Conference announces decision . Houma Times . Houma Times . August 28, 2020.
- Web site: FB 2020 FB Signing Class (PDF) . Nicholls State University Athletics . May 8, 2020 . en.
- Web site: Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season . www.southland.org . 8 August 2021 . en.
- Web site: Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams . www.southland.org . 8 August 2021 . en.
- Web site: Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced . www.southland.org . September 22, 2020 .
- Web site: . Nicholls Colonels Schedule 2020 . . November 23, 2022 .
- Web site: . 2020-21 Football Schedule . . November 23, 2022 .
