(RV) STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE (5-3; 3-2) VS. NICHOLLS (4-4; 2-1)
WHEN: Nov. 2 (SAT.) 3:00 P.M.
WHERE: Thibodaux, Louisiana (John L. Guidry Stadium)
TV: ESPN+
SERIES HISTORY
FOOTBALL HISTORY VS NICHOLLS FROM OCTOBER 20, 1984 - SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
WINS: 19
LOSSES: 11
TIES: 0
Away Record: 8-6
Streak: 4-Loses
Nicholls has won 4 of the last 5 meetings
L 30-48 (2019 Home)
L 14-47 (2018 Away)
L 13-34 (2017 Home)
L 28-35 (2016 Away)
W 28-24 (2015 Home)
The Lumberjacks turn around and head right back to the swamp for a late afternoon matchup with the Colonels of Nicholls.
Once upon a time SFA dominated this series having won 10 of 11 from 1999 to 2015, but times have changed, and Nicholls head coach Tim Rebowe has had something to do with that. It has been an amazing transformation for a once very poor football program, that has now since 2015 won 3 conference championships, 4 trips to the Division I FCS Playoffs, 4 Top 25 finishes, (#14 being the highest mark) and 6-winning seasons.
This season the Colonels offense, known for its running game averages over 178 yards per game and is lead by RB Collin Guggenheim, who for the season has 638 yards rushing (5.0 average) with 5 TD's including a 67-yard touchdown run against LSU earlier in the season.
The passing attack is lead by quarterback Pat McQuaide who has completed 122 passes for 1,228 yards 11 TD's with 3 INT's.
Nicholls plays an aggressive style defense, that is very versatile as the Colonels have many players who can play multiple positions and contribute in many ways. LB Eli Ennis leads the team in tackles with 74 which includes 6 for a loss, 2 sacks, also he has 5 QBH's.
The Colonels defense is ranked as one of the best in the country in total defense giving up only 23 points a game while surrendering 296 total yards a game. Their rushing defense is 2nd in the country only allowing 77.3 yards a game and they are the best when it comes to forcing turnovers with a plus 12.
As for the Jacks, they have checked off one on the list of 5, as the Jacks now have the magic number down to 4 to secure a playoff spot.
SFA is a perfect 4-0 at home this season, but 1-3 on the road, so can the Jacks overcome the football road gods, that seem to send them the most unfortunate events.
Close on the road!
Axe'Em
