1990 Nicholls State Colonels football team

1990 Nicholls State Colonels football
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Conference	NCAA Division I-AA Independent Schools
1990 record	5–6 (0–0 )
Head coach	Phil Greco (4th year)
Home stadium	John L. Guidry Stadium (Capacity: 12,800)

The 1990 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1990 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Colonels were led by fourth year head coach Phil Greco. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were an NCAA Division I-AA Independent School. The Colonels officially finished the season 5–6. The team finished with a record of 4–7, but was awarded a forfeit win against Stephen F. Austin.

Previous season

The Colonels finished the season 5–6 as an independent.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent#	Rank#	Site	TV	Result
September 1		McNeese State*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		W 31–24
September 8		at Southwestern Louisiana*		Cajun Field • Lafayette, LA		L 21–24
September 15		at Northwestern State*		Harry Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, LA (NSU Challenge)		W 19–7
September 22		Stephen F. Austin*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		W 23–41^
September 29		at Southwest Texas State*		Bobcat Stadium • San Marcos, TX (Rivalry)		L 30–33
October 6		Sam Houston State*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		W 28–16
October 20		Northeast Louisiana*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		L 20–27
October 27		at Northern Arizona*		Walkup Skydome • Flagstaff, AZ		L 34–41
November 3		Mississippi College*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		L 20–31
November 10		at Troy State*		Veterans Memorial Stadium • Troy, AL		L 23–31
November 17		Southern*		John L. Guidry Stadium • Thibodaux, LA		W 23–19
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from STATS FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time ^Stephen F. Austin forfeited a win.