1973 Nicholls State Colonels football team

The 1973 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1973 NCAA Division II football season. The Colonels were led by second-year head coach Gary Kinchen. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were a member of the Gulf South Conference. They finished the season 2–9, 2–7 in Gulf South play.

Previous season

The Colonels finished the season 3–8, 1–5 in Gulf South play.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent#	Rank#	Site	TV	Result
September 8		Tennessee–Martin		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		W 7–0
September 15		Jacksonville State		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		L 10–28
September 22		at Troy State		Veterans Memorial Stadium • Troy, AL		L 7–42
September 29		at Southeastern Louisiana		Strawberry Stadium • Hammond LA (River Bell Classic)		L 0–10
October 6		Northwestern State		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA (NSU Challenge)		W 3–0
October 13		at Mississippi College		Robinson–Hale Stadium • Clinton, MS		L 7–21
October 20		at McNeese State*		Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, LA		L 7–28
October 27		Florence State		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		L 11–27
November 3		at Livingston		Tiger Stadium • Livingston, AL		L 16–29
November 10		at Northeast Louisiana*		Malone Stadium • Monroe, LA		L 0–37
November 17		Delta State		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		L 22–27
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time.

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