Nicholls FCS Football 2019 Playoff Capsule

 
Nicholls Colonels
Southland
 
2019 Record: 8-4, 7-2
Coach: Tim Rebowe
 
Big Wins: 10/5 Central Arkansas (34-14), 11/21 at Southeastern Louisiana (28-27)
Bad Losses: 10/19 at Sam Houston State (0-17), 10/26 Abilene Christian (31-37)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Julien Gums, RB, 983 yards
Passing: Chase Fourcade, QB, 2,720 yards
Receiving: Daiā€™Jean Dixon, WR, 856 yards
Tackles: Kevin Moore III, DB, 102
Sacks: Sully Laiche, DL, 10.0
Interceptions: 9 tied with 1
 
2019 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 190.2 (31st in nation, 1st in conference)
Passing Offense: 222.7 (57, 9)
Total Offense: 412.9 (43, 6)
Scoring Offense: 29.6 (51, 5)
Rushing Defense: 144.0 (48, 7)
Pass Defense: 262.8 (107, 5)
Total Defense: 406.8 (79, 6)
Scoring Defense: 28.3 (66, 6)
Turnover Margin: -0.45 (94, 9)
Sacks: 2.09 (60, 7)
Sacks Allowed: 2.27 (67, 3)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2018First RoundDefeated San Diego
2018Second RoundLost to Eastern Washington
2017First RoundLost to South Dakota
2005First RoundLost to Furman
1996First RoundLost to Montana
1986First RoundDefeated Appalachian State
1986QuarterfinalsLost to Georgia Southern
2011First RoundLost to Old Dominion
 
*all team stats through 11/18