The 2021 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Tim Rebowe, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 6âÂÂ5 with a mark of 5âÂÂ3 in conference play, placing third in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll in July 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish second in the conference. In addition, eleven Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team.
Preseason AllâÂÂSouthland Teams
Offense
1st Team
- David Mosley â Tight End/Halfback, SR
- Dai'Jean Dixon â Wide Receiver, SR
- P. J. Burkhalter â Offensive Lineman, SR
- Jair Joseph â Offensive Lineman, SR
- Evan Roussel â Offensive Lineman, SO
2nd Team
- Julien Gums â Running Back, SR
- KJ Franklin â Wide Receiver, JR
Defense
1st Team
- Kevin Moore III â Defensive Back, SR
2nd Team
- Perry Ganci â Defensive Lineman, SO
- Hayden Shaheen â Linebacker, FR
- Dontaze Costly â Kick Returner, SR
Personnel
Schedule
Game summaries
At Memphis
At Louisiana
North Alabama
Houston Baptist
No. 14 Southeastern Louisiana
At No. 18 Incarnate Word
At Houston Baptist
Northwestern State
At McNeese State
No. 17 Incarnate Word
At No. 15 Southeastern Louisiana
References