Nicholls FCS Football 2023 Playoff Capsule
November 17, 2023 · CSM Staff
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:
| 2019 | First Round | Defeated North Dakota |
| 2019 | Second Round | Lost to North Dakota State |
| 2018 | First Round | Defeated San Diego |
| 2018 | Second Round | Lost to Eastern Washington |
| 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 11/11
