Nicholls Colonels @ Southern Illinois Salukis
FCS Championship - First Round
6-5, 4-3 Away
0
6-5, 4-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NICH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SIU | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
8-4, 4-2 Home
35
8-4, 4-2 Home
Game Leaders
127
P. McQuaideQB
12/26, 2 INT
127
168
N. BakerQB
12/22, 2 TD
168
44
J. SpearsRB
10 CAR
44
111
R. ElliottRB
9 CAR, 2 TD
111
65
D. Robinson Jr.WR
5 REC
65
63
D. CoxWR
3 REC
63
1
J. MasonDL
1
2
K. BowdryDT
2
10
D. MathewsDB
10
9
B. CombsLB
9
Team Stats
252
Total Yards
358
3
Turnovers
0
12
1st Downs
23
7-85
Penalties
2-15
6/15
3rd Down
8/13
0/3
4th Down
0/3
28:50
Possession
31:10
Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 8-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Total Yards | 252 | 358 |
| Passing | 177 | 181 |
| Comp/Att | 14/29 | 14/26 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 75 | 177 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 7-85 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:50 | 31:10 |
NICH @ SIU Videos
Nicholls Colonels vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Full Highlights
Lashaun Lester breaks off 38-yard rush
Perry Ganci makes timely sack vs. Nicholls
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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