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.
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. The Colonels started their spring season on February 19, 2021.
Preseason
Recruiting class Reference(s):
Preseason poll The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish first in the conference. In addition, eight Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense
1st Team Julien Gums – Running Back, JR Dai'Jean Dixon – Wide Receiver, SR P. J. Burkhalter – Offensive Lineman, RS-SR Jair Joseph – Offensive Lineman, SR
2nd Team Mikhail Hill – Offensive Lineman, RS-JR Jeremiah James – Offensive Lineman, RS-SO
Defense
1st Team Kevin Moore III – Defensive Back, SR
2nd Team Evan Veron – Linebacker, SR
Schedule
Game summaries
Lincoln
Statistics LincolnNicholls 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 StatisticsLincoln Passing Desmond Hunter 9/13, 11 yards, 1 INT Rushing Tori Hicks 16 carries, 71 yards Receiving Chrisshun Robinson 1 reception, 7 yardsNicholls 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
Statistics LamarNicholls 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 StatisticsLamar Passing Jalen Dummett 9/11, 40 yards Rushing Jaylen Jackson 8 carries, 19 yards Receiving Marcellus Johnson 3 receptions, 14 yardsNicholls 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
Statistics NichollsNorthwestern 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 StatisticsNicholls 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 TDsNorthwestern 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
Statistics NichollsSam 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 StatisticsNicholls 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 TDSam 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
Statistics Incarnate WordNicholls 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 StatisticsIncarnate 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 TDsNicholls 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
Statistics NichollsMcNeese 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 StatisticsNicholls 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 yardsMcNeese 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
Statistics Southeastern LouisianaNicholls 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 StatisticsSoutheastern 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 TDsNicholls 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
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