Nicholls FCS Football 2018 Playoff Capsule
November 16, 2018 · CSM Staff
Nicholls Colonels
Southland
2018 Record: 8-3, 7-2
Coach: Tim Rebowe
Big Wins: 9/1 at Kansas (26-23), 9/29 Lamar (50-27)
Bad Losses: 9/15 at McNeese (10-20), 10/13 at Abilene Christian (12-28)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Dontrell Taylor, RB, 754 yards
Passing: Chase Fourcade, QB, 2,447 yards
Receiving: Damion Jeanpiere, WR, 685 yards; Dai’Jean Dixon, WR, 685 yards
Tackles: Khristian Mims, DB, 60
Sacks: Sully Laiche, DL, 8.5
Interceptions: Darren Evans, DB, 2; Austin Dickerson, DB, 2
2018 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 245.8 (14th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 224.6 (55, 9)
Total Offense: 470.5 (16, 2)
Scoring Offense: 31.8 (30, 5)
Rushing Defense: 102.2 (10, 1)
Pass Defense: 224.8 (76, 2)
Total Defense: 327.0 (24, 1)
Scoring Defense: 19.3 (13, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.36 (33, 5)
Sacks: 3.64 (3, 1)
Sacks Allowed: 1.91 (61, 3)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 2017 | First Round | Lost to South Dakota |
| 2005 | First Round | Lost to Furman |
| 1996 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
| 1986 | First Round | Defeated Appalachian State |
| 1986 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Georgia Southern |
*all team stats through 11/12
