1978 Nicholls State Colonels football team

The 1978 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1978 NCAA Division II football season. The Colonels were led by fifth-year head coach Bill Clements. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were a member of the Gulf South Conference. They finished the season 5–6, 4–2 in Gulf South play.

1978 Nicholls State Colonels football
ConferenceGulf South Conference
1978 record5–6 (4–2 GSC)
Head coachBill Clements (5th season)
Home stadiumJohn L. Guidry Stadium
(Capacity: 11,600)

Previous season

The Colonels finished the season 4–7, 2–5 in Gulf South play.

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResult
September 2Tennessee Tech*
W 20–10
September 9Northeast Louisiana*
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
L 0–3
September 16at Jacksonville State
W 19–17
September 23Troy State
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
L 6–16
October 7at McNeese State*
L 10–35
October 14at Cameron*
L 17–22
October 21Mississippi College
  • John L. Guidry Stadium
  • Thibodaux, LA
W 10–7
October 28at Northwestern State*
L 18–28
November 4at Tennessee–Martin
W 7–3
November 11vs. Southeastern Louisiana
L 0–10
November 18at Delta State
W 17–14
  • *Non-conference game

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References
  1. "Nicholls State University Athletics - 1978 Football Schedule" (PDF). Nicholls State University Department of Athletics. p. 62. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  2. "ULM Football Media Guide" (PDF). ulmathletics.com. p. 102. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  3. Troy Football Media Guide (PDF). troytrojans.com. p. 168. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
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