2020 Nicholls Colonels football team
The 2020 Nicholls Colonels football team will represent Nicholls State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Southland Conference. The Colonels will be led by sixth-year head coach Tim Rebowe and play their home games at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium.
| 2020 Nicholls Colonels football | |
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| Conference | Southland Conference |
| 2020 record | 0–0 (0–0 Southland) |
| Head coach | Tim Rebowe (6th season) |
| Home stadium | Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium (Capacity: 10,500) |
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abilene Christian | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Arkansas | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Houston Baptist | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incarnate Word | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lamar | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| McNeese State * | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholls | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam Houston State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Southeastern Louisiana | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen F. Austin * | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Previous Season
The Colonels finished the 2019 season 9–5, 7–2 in Southland play to finish tied for first in the Southland Conference, along with Central Arkansas. The Colonels received an automatic bid to the postseason tournament following their conference championship. The Colonels defeated North Dakota in the First Round 24-6 before ultimately losing to North Dakota State in the Second Round by the score of 37-13.
Preseason
Recruiting class
Reference(s): [1]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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 | |
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| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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: | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Southland coaches poll
The Southland coaches poll will be released sometimes during July of 2020.
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Offense 1st team 2nd team
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Defense
1st team
2nd team
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Southland Preseason All-Conference teams
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Offense 1st team 2nd team
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Defense
1st team
2nd team
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Roster
Schedule
The 2020 schedule consists of 5 home and 6 away games in the regular season. The Colonels will travel to Southland foes Northwestern State, Central Arkansas, Abilene Christian, Houston Baptist, and McNeese State. The Colonels will play host to Southland foes Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin, Incarnate Word, Southeastern Louisiana.
The Colonels' non-conference football schedule consists of one home and one away game. The Cowboys will play host to Mississippi Valley State of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division I FCS. They will travel to LSU of the Southeastern Conference in the NCAA Division I FBS.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result |
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| September 5 | TBD | Mississippi Valley State* |
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| September 12 | TBD | at Northwestern State | ||
| September 19 | TBD | Sam Houston State |
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| September 26 | TBD | at Central Arkansas | ||
| October 3 | TBD | at LSU* | ||
| October 10 | TBD | Stephen F. Austin |
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| October 17 | TBD | at Abilene Christian | ||
| October 24 | TBD | at Houston Baptist |
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| October 31 | TBD | Incarnate Word |
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| November 7 | TBD | at McNeese State | ||
| November 19 | TBD | Southeastern Louisiana |
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- Schedule Source:[2]
Game summaries
Mississippi Valley State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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| 1–0 | 1998 | NICH, 41–26 |
| Statistics | Mississippi Valley State | Nicholls |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Mississippi Valley State at Nicholls – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
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| Delta Devils | 0 | ||
| Colonels | 0 |
at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
- Date: September 5
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at Northwestern State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19–28 | 2019 | NICH, 45–35 |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Northwestern State |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at Northwestern State – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Demons | 0 |
at Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, LA
- Date: September 12
- Game time: TBA CDT
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Sam Houston State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11–22–1 | 2019 | SHSU, 0–17 |
| Statistics | Sam Houston State | Nicholls |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Sam Houston State at Nicholls – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearkats | 0 | ||
| Colonels | 0 |
at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
- Date: September 19
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at Central Arkansas
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3–9 | 2019 | NICH, 34–14 |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Central Arkansas |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at Central Arkansas – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Bears | 0 |
- Date: September 19
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at LSU
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First Meeting | ||
| Statistics | Nicholls | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at LSU – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Tigers | 0 |
at Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
- Date: October 3
- Game time: TBA CDT
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Stephen F. Austin
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11–25 | 2019 | NICH, 48–30 |
| Statistics | Stephen F. Austin | Nicholls |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberjacks | 0 | ||
| Colonels | 0 |
at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
- Date: October 10
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at Abilene Christian
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2019 | ACU, 31–37 |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Abilene Christian |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at Abilene Christian – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
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| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Wildcats | 0 |
at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium, Abilene, TX
- Date: October 17
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at Houston Baptist
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
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| 5–1 | 2019 | NICH, 48–27 |
| Statistics | Nicholls | Houston Baptist |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
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| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at Abilene Christian – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
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| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Huskies | 0 |
at Husky Stadium, Houston, TX
- Date: October 24
- Game time: TBA CDT
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Incarnate Word
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | 2019 | NICH, 27–23 |
| Statistics | Incarnate Word | Nicholls |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Incarnate Word at Nicholls – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | ||
| Colonels | 0 |
at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
- Date: October 31
- Game time: TBA CDT
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at McNeese State
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13–31 | 2019 | NICH, 34–20 |
| Statistics | Nicholls | McNeese State |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Nicholls at McNeese State – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonels | 0 | ||
| Cowboys | 0 |
at Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles, LA
- Date: November 7
- Game time: TBA CDT
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Southeastern Louisiana
| Overall record | Last meeting | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15–14 | 2019 | NICH, 28–27 |
| Statistics | Southeastern Louisiana | Nicholls |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls – Game summary
| 1 | 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | ||
| Colonels | 0 |
at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
- Date: November 19
- Game time: TBA CDT
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References
- "FB 2020 FB Signing Class (PDF)" (PDF). Nicholls State University Athletics. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- "2020 Football Schedule". Nicholls State University Athletics. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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