1997 Nicholls State Colonels football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1997 Nicholls State Colonels football Southland Football League Southland 5–6 3–4 Darren Barbier 3rd Manny Michel 3rd John L. Guidry Stadium The 1997 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Football League during the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by third-year head coach Darren Barbier, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, tying of fourth place in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Schedule 1997 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Central August 30 7:00 p.m. l y y 23 Northeast Louisiana Malone Stadium Monroe, LA 0–28 14,215 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-northeast-rolls-in-opener/152137834/ The Shreveport Times Northeast rolls in opener August 31, 1997 July 27, 2024 Newspapers.com September 6 w y Southern Illinois John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 33–0 3,348 Hardwig Greg Debuts or nightmares? https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92680925/southern-illinoisan/ January 15, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan September 7, 1997 1C Newspapers.com September 20 w 25 Troy State 2 John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 22–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-troy-state-dro/176983792/ The Montgomery Advertiser Troy State drops first game of year September 21, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 l y Northwestern State 24 Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 0–19 11,510 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-demons-defense-demotes-co/176983322/ Alexandria Daily Town Talk Demons' defense demotes Colonels September 28, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 w y 24 Samford John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 17–14 6,062 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-samford-falls-51-sec/176032781/ The Birmingham News Samford falls 51 seconds short of upset bid against Nicholls October 5, 1997 July 6, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 w 18 Southwest Texas State John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA rivalry 29–28 Southwest Texas edged on late field goal https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97362323/southwest-texas-edged-on-late-field-goal/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 12, 1997 March 10, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 l y 15 Sam Houston State Bowers Stadium Huntsville, TX 17–24 10,024 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114814773/sam-houston-state-24-nicholls-state-17/ The Shreveport Times Sam Houston State 24, Nicholls State 17 October 19, 1997 December 18, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 4:00 p.m. w y Jacksonville State Paul Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL 16–14 2,352 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-jax-state-loses-fift/176983847/ The Birmingham News Jax State loses fifth straight game October 26, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 l y y Southern 6 Ace W. Mumford Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 14–21 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122908862/jags-knock-off-colonels/ Jags knock off Colonels Daily World November 2, 1997 April 15, 2023 Newspapers.com November 15 l y Stephen F. Austin 14 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 7–39 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-lumberjacks-roll/176983909/ The Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph Lumberjacks roll to win over Nicholls State November 16, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 22 l McNeese State 7 John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA 13–31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120238275/mcneese-captures-share-of-slc-title/ The Crowley Post-Signal McNeese captures share of SLC title November 23, 1997 March 5, 2023 Newspapers.com http://www.geauxcolonels.com/documents/2017/7/20/2017_FOOTBALL_MEDIA_GUIDE_Final.pdf Nicholls State University Athletics - 1997 Football Schedule Nicholls State University Department of Athletics 64 September 5, 2017 References Nicholls State Category:Nicholls Colonels football seasons Nicholls State Colonels football