2020 Nicholls Colonels football team

2020 Nicholls Colonels football
Conference	Southland Conference
Record	0–0 (0–0 Southland)
Head coach	Tim Rebowe (6th season)
Home stadium	Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium (Capacity: 10,500)

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
$ – Conference champion ^ – FCS playoff participant * – Ineligible for FCS postseason play due to NCAA sanctions Note: Abilene Christian, Central Arkansas, Houston Baptist, and Stephen F. Austin played only in the fall and opted out of the spring season. Rankings from STATS Poll

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.

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):

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

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: 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:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/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: 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:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/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: 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:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/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:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/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:    ESPN: N/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:    ESPN: N/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:    ESPN: N/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:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/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:    ESPN: N/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: 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:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN: N/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:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/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: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:    ESPN: N/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: 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

Southland coaches poll

The Southland coaches poll will be released in July 2020.

Offense

1st team

2nd team

Defense

1st team

2nd team

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Southland Preseason All-Conference teams

Offense

1st team

2nd team

Defense

1st team

2nd team

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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 away gameto LSU of the Southeastern Conference in the NCAA Division I FBS.

Nicholls had games scheduled against LSU and Mississippi Valley State, which were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result
September 12	TBD	at Northwestern State	Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA (NSU Challenge)
September 19	TBD	Sam Houston State	John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA
September 26	TBD	at Central Arkansas	Estes Stadium Conway, AR
October 10	TBD	Stephen F. Austin	John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA
October 17	TBD	at Abilene Christian	Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium Abilene, TX
October 24	TBD	at Houston Baptist	Husky Stadium Houston, TX
October 31	TBD	Incarnate Word	John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA
November 7	TBD	at McNeese State	Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA
November 19	TBD	Southeastern Louisiana	John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA (River Bell Classic)
Rankings from AP Poll All times are in Central time

Schedule Source:

Game summaries

at Northwestern State

See also: 2020 Northwestern State Demons football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
19–28	2019	NICH, 45–35

Statistics	Nicholls	Northwestern State
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Nicholls at Northwestern State – Game summary

Period	1	2	Total
Colonels			0
Demons			0

at Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches, LA

• Date: September 12
• Game time: TBA CDT
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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NICH – NSU – Top rushers NICH – NSU – Top receivers NICH – NSU –

Sam Houston State

See also: 2020 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
11–22–1	2019	SHSU, 0–17

Statistics	Sam Houston State	Nicholls
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Sam Houston State at Nicholls – Game summary

Period	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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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers SHSU – NICH – Top rushers SHSU – NICH – Top receivers SHSU – NICH –

at Central Arkansas

See also: 2020 Central Arkansas Bears football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
3–9	2019	NICH, 34–14

Statistics	Nicholls	Central Arkansas
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Nicholls at Central Arkansas – Game summary

Period	1	2	Total
Colonels			0
Bears			0

at Estes Stadium, Conway, AR

• Date: September 19
• Game time: TBA CDT
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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NICH – UCA – Top rushers NICH – UCA – Top receivers NICH – UCA –

Stephen F. Austin

See also: 2020 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
11–25	2019	NICH, 48–30

Statistics	Stephen F. Austin	Nicholls
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls – Game summary

Period	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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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers SFA – NICH – Top rushers SFA – NICH – Top receivers SFA – NICH –

at Abilene Christian

See also: 2020 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
1–2	2019	ACU, 31–37

Statistics	Nicholls	Abilene Christian
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Nicholls at Abilene Christian – Game summary

Period	1	2	Total
Colonels			0
Wildcats			0

at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium, Abilene, TX

• Date: October 17
• Game time: TBA CDT
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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NICH – ACU – Top rushers NICH – ACU – Top receivers NICH – ACU –

at Houston Baptist

See also: 2020 Houston Baptist Huskies football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
5–1	2019	NICH, 48–27

Statistics	Nicholls	Houston Baptist
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Nicholls at Abilene Christian – Game summary

Period	1	2	Total
Colonels			0
Huskies			0

at Husky Stadium, Houston, TX

• Date: October 24
• Game time: TBA CDT
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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NICH – HBU – Top rushers NICH – HBU – Top receivers NICH – HBU –

Incarnate Word

See also: 2020 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
4–2	2019	NICH, 27–23

Statistics	Incarnate Word	Nicholls
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Incarnate Word at Nicholls – Game summary

Period	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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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers UIW – NICH – Top rushers UIW – NICH – Top receivers UIW – NICH –

at McNeese State

See also: 2020 McNeese State Cowboys football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
13–31	2019	NICH, 34–20

Statistics	Nicholls	McNeese State
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Nicholls at McNeese State – Game summary

Period	1	2	Total
Colonels			0
Cowboys			0

at Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles, LA

• Date: November 7
• Game time: TBA CDT
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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NICH – MCNS – Top rushers NICH – MCNS – Top receivers NICH – MCNS –

Southeastern Louisiana

See also: 2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
15–14	2019	NICH, 28–27

Statistics	Southeastern Louisiana	Nicholls
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls – Game summary

Period	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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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers SELA – NICH – Top rushers SELA – NICH – Top receivers SELA – NICH –