1985 Nicholls State Colonels football team

The 1985 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1985 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Colonels were led by fifth-year head coach Sonny Jackson. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were a member of the Gulf Star Conference. They finished the season 6–5, 2–3 in Gulf Star play.

1985 Nicholls State Colonels football
ConferenceGulf Star Conference
1985 record6–5 (2–3 Gulf Star)
Head coach
Home stadiumJohn L. Guidry Stadium
(Capacity: 12,800)
1985 Gulf Star Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Stephen F. Austin + 4 1 0  9 2 0
Sam Houston State + 4 1 0  8 3 0
Nicholls State 2 3 0  6 5 0
Northwestern State 2 3 0  3 8 0
Southwest Texas State 2 3 0  3 8 0
Southeastern Louisiana 1 4 0  2 9 0
  • + Conference co-champions

Previous season

The Colonels finished the season 6–5, 4–1 in Gulf Star play tied for first place.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 14Troy State (Division II)*W 40–22
September 21at McNeese State*W 37–15
September 28at Northeast Louisiana*L 15–17
October 5Bishop (NAIA)*
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
W 39–12
October 12at Southern*L 22–25
October 19Stephen F. Austin
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
L 10–20
October 26Southwest Texas State
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA (Rivalry)
W 20–12
November 2at Sam Houston StateL 14–28
November 9Northwestern State
L 14–20
November 16Southeast Missouri State (Division II)*
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
W 31–28
November 29at Southeastern LouisianaW 21–17
  • *Non-conference game

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References

  1. "Nicholls State University Athletics - 1985 Football Schedule" (PDF). Nicholls State University Department of Athletics. p. 63. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  2. Troy Football Media Guide (PDF). troytrojans.com. p. 168. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  3. "ULM Football Media Guide" (PDF). ulmathletics.com. p. 102. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
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