Nicholls Colonels at SE Louisiana Lions
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Pat McQuaide accounts for 3 TDs, Nicholls beats SE Louisiana 21-16 to clinch Southland Conference
Nicholls (6-4, 7-0) finishes undefeated for the first time in regular-season conference play since joining the league in 1991.
McQuaide ran for a 3-yard touchdown and then threw a 78-yard touchdown pass to David Robinson Jr. to give the Colonels a 14-7 lead midway through the second quarter. McQuaide's 73-yarder to Jaylon Spears stretched the lead to 21-13 early in the third.
Riley Callaghan made 3 of 5 field goal attempts for Southeastern Louisiana. His longest, a 36-yarder, capped the scoring with 1:15 to play in the third quarter. The Lions' last three possessions resulted in a missed field goal, punt and turnover on downs.
McQuaide was 20-of-25 passing. Robinson and Spears combined for eight catches and 177 yards receiving for Nicholls.
Zachary Clement completed 12 of 25 passes for 98 yards and added 56 yards on the ground on 15 carries for Southeastern Louisiana (3-8, 3-4). Justin Dumas had a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
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- TV Channel: Colonels at Lions 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:49 | Justin Dumas 6 Yd Run (Riley Callaghan Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:28 | Pat McQuaide 3 Yd Run (Gavin Lasseigne Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:17 | David Robinson Jr. 78 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Gavin Lasseigne Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:53 | Riley Callaghan 31 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:10 | Riley Callaghan 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:40 | Jaylon Spears 73 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Gavin Lasseigne Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:15 | Riley Callaghan 36 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NICH |
 SELA |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 5-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-16 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 392 | Total Yards | 218 |
| 303 | Passing | 105 |
| 21-26 | Comp-Att | 13-28 |
| 11.7 | Yards per pass | 3.8 |
| 89 | Rushing | 113 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 2.7 | Yards per rush | 3.1 |
| 10-90 | Penalties | 4-27 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:59 | Possession | 29:01 |
Game Information
Location: Hammond, LA
Attendance: 5,398 · Capacity:
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