https://geauxcolonels.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Nicholls State University Athleticsen-us60https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/6/9/football-kickoff-times-set-for-2026-home-games-season-tickets-on-sale.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/6/9/football-kickoff-times-set-for-2026-home-games-season-tickets-on-sale.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. - The Nicholls State University football program has set its kickoff times for its 2026 home schedule which features six games on Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, starting with another Week 0 matchup on Thursday, Aug. 27.]]>A group of Nicholls Football players makes a tackle against McNeeseTue, 9 Jun 2026 11:11:00 CST215712https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/2/4/nicholls-football-signs-44-in-2026-recruiting-class.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/2/4/nicholls-football-signs-44-in-2026-recruiting-class.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University head football coach Tommy Rybacki announced on National Signing Day the addition of 44 student-athletes for the upcoming 2026 season.]]>Tommy Rybacki - Nicholls FBWed, 4 Feb 2026 16:04:00 CST215492https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/2/3/football-103-nicholls-student-athletes-named-to-2025-fall-slc-commissioners-honor-roll.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/2/3/football-103-nicholls-student-athletes-named-to-2025-fall-slc-commissioners-honor-roll.aspxFootball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Volleyball

FRISCO, Texas – Nicholls State University had a total of 103 student-athletes named to the 2025 Fall Southland Commissioner's Honor Roll as the league office announced Tuesday its entire list featuring all 12 schools.]]>Southland Nicholls NewTue, 3 Feb 2026 11:43:00 CST215490https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/1/16/nicholls-football-lands-five-on-slc-all-academic.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2026/1/16/nicholls-football-lands-five-on-slc-all-academic.aspxFootball

FRISCO, Texas - The Nicholls State University football team had five student-athletes named to the 2025 Southland All-Academic Football Team, announced Friday by the league office.]]>2025 Football AcademicFri, 16 Jan 2026 11:45:00 CST215467https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/12/3/rybacki-announces-nicholls-footballs-early-signing-class.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/12/3/rybacki-announces-nicholls-footballs-early-signing-class.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. - Nicholls State University football head coach Tommy Rybacki made official the commitments of 16 student-athletes on Wednesday as part of the early national signing day.]]>Tommy Rybacki - Nicholls FootballWed, 3 Dec 2025 20:30:00 CST215429https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/25/football-5-colonels-named-all-southland.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/25/football-5-colonels-named-all-southland.aspxFootball

FRISCO, Texas - Five members of the Nicholls State University football team garnered All-Southland as the league office announced Tuesday morning its all-conference teams and superlative awards for the 2025 season.]]>2025 SLC FootballTue, 25 Nov 2025 11:05:00 CST215421https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/20/football-colonels-come-up-short-in-river-bell-finale-against-no-20-lions.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/20/football-colonels-come-up-short-in-river-bell-finale-against-no-20-lions.aspxFootball

HAMMOND, La. - After the teams combined for 52 points in the first half, No. 21/20 Southeastern did just enough in the second to stave off a comeback by the Nicholls State University football team as the Colonels fell 38-26 Thursday night in the River Bell Classic at Strawberry Stadium.]]>Ty Marsh - Nicholls at SLUThu, 20 Nov 2025 22:13:00 CST215418https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/19/football-nicholls-heads-to-slu-thursday-night-for-river-bell-classic.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/19/football-nicholls-heads-to-slu-thursday-night-for-river-bell-classic.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. - The Nicholls State University football team football team wraps up head coach Tommy Rybacki's inaugural season with a trip across the Mississippi for the annual River Bell Classic against Southeastern. The Colonels are looking for their fifth league win and a sweep of the Louisiana Southland programs while the Lions are fighting for a possible playoff spot. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN+.]]>Lee Celebration - NSU 2025Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 CST215416https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/15/football-colonels-knock-off-demons-in-senior-day-thriller.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/15/football-colonels-knock-off-demons-in-senior-day-thriller.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. - Redshirt freshman running back Shane Lee carried the offense with a career-high 134 yards and three touchdowns but it was a senior duo that came up with the game-winning stop as the Nicholls State University football team defeated rival Northwestern State, 26-21, on Senior Day at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium.]]>NSU Trophy 2025Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:41:00 CST215411https://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/13/football-colonels-to-host-nsu-for-senior-day-home-finale.aspxhttps://geauxcolonels.com/news/2025/11/13/football-colonels-to-host-nsu-for-senior-day-home-finale.aspxFootball

THIBODAUX, La. - The Nicholls State University football team will look to wrap up its home slate with an undefeated mark in league play, hosting rival Northwestern State on Senior Day. The Colonels are 3-0 at Guidry Stadium in conference under first-year head coach Tommy Rybacki, while the Demons come to town searching for their first SLC win of the year. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN+.]]>Nicholls Football vs HCU - WalkoutThu, 13 Nov 2025 17:00:00 CST215408