Nicholls Colonels
Southland
2017 Record: 8-3, 7-2
Coach: Tim Rebowe
Big Wins: 8/31 McNeese (37-35), 11/11 at Stephen F. Austin (34-13)
Bad Losses: 9/23 at Sam Houston State (17-66), 11/16 at SE Louisiana (17-21)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Kyran Irvin, RB, 676 yards
Passing: Chase Fourcade, QB, 2,084 yards
Receiving: Damion Jeanpiere, WR, 735 yards
Tackles: Allen Pittman, LB, 76
Sacks: Kenny Dotson, DL, 6.5; Sully Laiche, DL, 6.5
Interceptions: Nine tied with 1
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 193.0 (26, 3)
Passing Offense: 210.1 (56, 8)
Total Offense: 2, 5)
Scoring Offense: 29.1 (41, 5)
Rushing Defense: 140.9 (52, 4)
Pass Defense: 207.5 (53, 3)
Total Defense: 348.4 (42, 3)
Scoring Defense: 24.3 (53, 3)
Turnover Margin: -0.80 (101, 10)
Sacks: 3.10 (13, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.70 (41, 4)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
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