2021 Nicholls Colonels football team explained
| Year: | 2021 |
| Team: | Nicholls Colonels |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Southland Conference |
| Short Conf: | Southland |
| Record: | 6–5 |
| Conf Record: | 5–3 |
| Head Coach: | Tim Rebowe |
| Hc Year: | 7th |
| Off Coach: | Rob Christophel |
| Oc Year: | 7th |
| Def Coach: | Tommy Rybacki |
| Dc Year: | 7th |
The 2021 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Tim Rebowe, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing third in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll in July 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish second in the conference.[1] In addition, eleven Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team.[2]
| 1 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 (8) |
| 2 | Nicholls | 43 (4) |
| 3 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
| 4 | McNeese State | 26 |
| 5 | Northwestern State | 21 |
| 6 | Houston Baptist | 10 | |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense
1st Team
- David Mosley – Tight End/Halfback, SR
- Dai'Jean Dixon – Wide Receiver, SR
- P. J. Burkhalter – Offensive Lineman, SR
- Jair Joseph – Offensive Lineman, SR
- Evan Roussel – Offensive Lineman, SO
2nd Team
- Julien Gums – Running Back, SR
- KJ Franklin – Wide Receiver, JR
Defense
1st Team
- Kevin Moore III – Defensive Back, SR
2nd Team
- Perry Ganci – Defensive Lineman, SO
- Hayden Shaheen – Linebacker, FR
- Dontaze Costly – Kick Returner, SR
Schedule
[3] [4]
Game summaries
At Memphis
See also: 2021 Memphis Tigers football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| MEM-22.5 | 59 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Memphis |
|---|
| First downs | 17 | 32 |
| Total yards | 299 | 587 |
| Rushing yards | 100 | 322 |
| Passing yards | 199 | 265 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 28:45 | 31:15 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | | 17/30, 194 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Julien Gums | 13 carries, 48 yards |
| Receiving | | 7 receptions, 107 yards |
| Memphis | Passing | | 19/32, 265 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Brandon Thomas | 16 carries, 147 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Javon Ivory | 5 receptions, 106 yards | |
At Louisiana
See also: 2021 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| LA –26.0 | 65 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Louisiana |
|---|
| First downs | 24 | 20 |
| Total yards | 511 | 417 |
| Rushing yards | 152 | 113 |
| Passing yards | 359 | 304 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 33:12 | 26:48 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 26/37, 359 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 18 carries, 121 yards |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 14 receptions, 198 yards, 2 TDs |
| Louisiana | Passing | | 19/33, 304 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | | 11 carries, 46 yards |
| Receiving | | 3 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD | |
North Alabama
See also: 2021 North Alabama Lions football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-17 | 58.5 | |
| Statistics | North Alabama | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 28 |
| Total yards | 314 | 463 |
| Rushing yards | 130 | 291 |
| Passing yards | 184 | 172 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 30:42 | 29:18 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| North Alabama | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
Houston Baptist
See also: 2021 Houston Baptist Huskies football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-26 | 62.5 | |
| Statistics | Houston Baptist | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 10 | 33 |
| Total yards | 182 | 650 |
| Rushing yards | 35 | 421 |
| Passing yards | 147 | 229 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Time of possession | 22:45 | 37:15 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Houston Baptist | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
No. 14 Southeastern Louisiana
See also: 2021 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team and River Bell Classic.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-1 | 72.5 | |
| Statistics | Southeastern Louisiana | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 32 | 26 |
| Total yards | 573 | 507 |
| Rushing yards | 167 | 209 |
| Passing yards | 406 | 298 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 37:51 | 22:09 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
At No. 18 Incarnate Word
See also: 2021 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| IW-2 | 76.5 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Incarnate Word |
|---|
| First downs | 28 | 19 |
| Total yards | 445 | 469 |
| Rushing yards | 202 | 81 |
| Passing yards | 243 | 388 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 35:25 | 24:35 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 19/29, 214 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 20 carries, 90 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 9 receptions, 120 yards, TD |
| Incarnate Word | Passing | | 25/36, 388 yards, 4 TD |
| Rushing | | 14 carries, 80 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Taylor Grimes | 9 receptions, 182 yards, 4 TD | |
At Houston Baptist
See also: 2021 Houston Baptist Huskies football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-21 | 65.5 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Houston Baptist |
|---|
| First downs | 30 | 15 |
| Total yards | 572 | 157 |
| Rushing yards | 347 | 8 |
| Passing yards | 225 | 149 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 36:52 | 23:04 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Houston Baptist | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
Northwestern State
See also: 2021 Northwestern State Demons football team and NSU Challenge.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-23.5 | 55.5 | |
| Statistics | Northwestern State | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 17 | 34 |
| Total yards | 345 | 564 |
| Rushing yards | 135 | 300 |
| Passing yards | 210 | 264 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 25:54 | 34:06 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Northwestern State | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
At McNeese State
See also: 2021 McNeese State Cowboys football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-5.5 | 55 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | McNeese State |
|---|
| First downs | 22 | 22 |
| Total yards | 367 | 352 |
| Rushing yards | 180 | 188 |
| Passing yards | 187 | 164 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Time of possession | 30:25 | 29:35 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| McNeese State | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
No. 17 Incarnate Word
See also: 2021 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| NSU-1.5 | 70.5 | |
| Statistics | Incarnate Word | Nicholls |
|---|
| First downs | 13 | 31 |
| Total yards | 376 | 491 |
| Rushing yards | 268 | 220 |
| Passing yards | 108 | 271 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 17:52; | 42:08 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Incarnate Word | Passing | Cameron Ward | 13/30, 108 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Kevin Brown | 11 carries, 185 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Robert Ferrel | 4 receptions, 47 yards |
| Nicholls | Passing | Kohen Granier | 18/27, 191 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Collin Guggenheim | 32 carries, 141 yards, TD |
| Receiving | Dai'Jean Dixon | 8 receptions, 90 yards | |
At No. 15 Southeastern Louisiana
See also: 2021 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team and River Bell Classic.
| style= | Pregame line! | style= | Over/under |
|---|
| SEL-7.5 | 78 | |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Southeastern Louisiana |
|---|
| First downs | 28 | 26 |
| Total yards | 556 | 496 |
| Rushing yards | 292 | 111 |
| Passing yards | 264 | 385 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 33:29 | 26:31 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Nicholls | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Southeastern Voted to Top Spot in 2021 Football Preseason Poll . www.southland.org . August 8, 2021 .
- Web site: Southland Announces 2021 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams . www.southland.org . August 8, 2021 .
- Web site: . Nicholls Colonels Schedule 2021 . . November 23, 2022 .
- Web site: . 2021 Football Schedule . . November 23, 2022 .
