Sam Houston State Bearkats @ Nicholls Colonels
7-0, 6-0 Southland
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7-0, 6-0 Southland
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
NICH | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
3-4, 3-2 Southland
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3-4, 3-2 Southland
Game Leaders
419
J. BriscoeQB
32/48, 3 TD, 1 INT
419
254
C. FourcadeQB
27/39, 1 TD
254
36
C. AveryRB
12 CAR
36
68
C.J. OkpalobiRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
68
121
D. DavisWR
7 REC
121
58
D. JeanpiereWR
6 REC
58
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Team Stats
496
Total Yards
381
1
Turnovers
1
27
1st Downs
24
11-129
Penalties
4-19
8/12
3rd Down
10/16
1/1
4th Down
0/1
27:51
Possession
32:09
Game Information
Thibodaux, LA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-12 | 10-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 496 | 381 |
| Passing | 419 | 254 |
| Comp/Att | 32/48 | 27/39 |
| Yards per pass | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 77 | 127 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 11-129 | 4-19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:51 | 32:09 |
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 |
NCAAF News
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