Nicholls FCS Football 2023 Playoff Capsule

 

Nicholls Colonels

Southland

 
2023 Record: 6-4, 7-0
Coach: Tim Rebowe
 
Big Wins: 11/4 at Incarnate Word (45-32), 11/11 Lamar (37-24)
Bad Losses: 9/2 at Sacramento State (24-38), 10/28 Southeast Missouri (31-35)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Collin Guggenheim, RB, 792 yards
Passing: Pat McQuaide, QB, 2,069 yards
Receiving: David Robinson Jr., WR, 456 yards
Tackles: Ethan Lee, DB, 60
Sacks: Joe Mason, DL, 5.5
Interceptions: Tyler Morton, DB, 4
 
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 170.6 (27th in nation, 1st in conference)
Passing Offense: 196.8 (69, 4)
Total Offense: 367.3 (53, 4)
Scoring Offense: 27.3 (50, 2)
Rushing Defense: 120.3 (30, 1)
Pass Defense: 259.0 (114, 7)
Total Defense: 379.3 (76, 4)
Scoring Defense: 25.6 (56, 3)
Turnover Margin: 1.22 (4, 1)
Sacks: 1.89 (66, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 1.67 (42, 1)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2019First RoundDefeated North Dakota
2019Second RoundLost to North Dakota State
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
 
 
*all team stats through 11/11