2020 Nicholls Colonels football team

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.

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
Seasons
← 2019
2021 →
2020 Southland Conference football standings
Conf Overall
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

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

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Recruiting class

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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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247Sports:     ESPNN/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:    Rivals:    247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247Sports:     ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/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: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A

Preseason poll

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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)
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

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Schedule

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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

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Game summaries

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Lincoln

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Lincoln at Nicholls
1 234Total
Blue Tigers 0 030 3
No. 14 (FCS) Colonels 13 332021 87
          
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −49.0 60
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 Lindsey Scott Jr. 12/14, 153 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Julien Gums 11 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Dai'Jean Dixon 5 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD

Lamar

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Lamar at Nicholls
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 000 0
No. 9 Colonels 13 21210 55
     
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −22.0 55
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
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

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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+
     
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −49.0 60
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
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

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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+
          
Pregame line Over/under
SHSU −2.5 63
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
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

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Incarnate Word at Nicholls
1 234Total
No. 13 Cardinals 14 10714 45
No. 17 Colonels 20 35137 75
  • Date: March 27, 2021
  • Location: Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
    Thibodaux, LA
  • Game start: 11:05 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 43 minutes
  • Game attendance: 4,236
  • Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Overcast • Wind: S 16 MPH
  • Referee: Dan Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): John Liddle (play-by-play), Gary Reasons (analyst), Lainie Fritz (sideline)
               
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −4.0 69
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
Team Category Player Statistics
Incarnate Word Passing Cam Ward 39/65, 470 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Kevin Brown 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

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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
        
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −13.5 60
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
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

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Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls
1 234Total
No. 23 Lions 14 32114 52
No. 18 Colonels 10 14615 45
           
Pregame line Over/under
NICH −5.0 74
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
Team Category Player Statistics
Southeastern Louisiana Passing Cole Kelley 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

References

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  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.