Main Story: Nicholls heads to Lake Charles on Saturday to face McNeese, with both teams looking to improve on 2-3 Southland Conference records. The Colonels arrive after a 31-27 win at Northwestern State that snapped a 13-game road losing streak; McNeese is coming off a 38-6 loss to Incarnate Word.

By the Numbers
  • Nicholls leads the recent series, winning the last 5 matchups.
  • McNeese leads the all-time series, 32-18.
  • Nicholls’ road losing streak ended at 13 games.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Oct. 31; the game will stream on ESPN+.
Yes, But

Nicholls has momentum after its road breakthrough, but McNeese will be playing at home. The Cowboys’ recent 38-6 defeat raises questions about their form, though they have earned both of their conference wins at home.

What's Next

A win would give Nicholls consecutive road victories for the first time since 2023 and even its conference record at 3-3. It would also extend the Colonels’ winning streak against McNeese to six games.

Bottom Line

Nicholls has a chance to turn last week’s road breakthrough into a winning run, but it must carry that momentum into a rivalry matchup on McNeese’s home field.