Nicholls State University quarterback Pat McQuaide named LSWA Newcomer of the Year, with five Colonels named on the All-Louisiana teams for 2023, including three first-team selections and two second-team selections. McQuaide threw for 2,196 yards and 13 touchdowns as part of Nicholls' outright Southland title win, becoming the fourth Colonel in program history to receive the LSWA Newcomer of the Year title.

By the Numbers
  • McQuaide threw for 2,196 yards and 13 touchdowns on the year with two 300-yard games
  • Guggenheim led the SLC in overall rushing yards per game (75.7) and rushing TDs (11)
  • Morton finished with 63 tackles and led the SLC in league play with 10 passes defended
State of Play
  • McQuaide's arrival from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College helped Nichols to an outright Southland title
  • Nicholls had the top two rushers in the Southland, with the offense averaging nearly 220 yards on the ground in league play
  • Morton was a two-time Southland Player of the Week and earned All-Southland First Team
Bottom Line

Pat McQuaide's impact and the exceptional performance of other Colonels have led to a strong showing in the All-Louisiana teams, solidifying their position as a dominant force in collegiate football.