NCAAF

McNeese Cowboys at Nicholls Colonels

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2-6, 0-4 Away
Final
7 - 31
2-6, 2-1 Home

Nicholls rolls past McNeese 31-7 behind Rodrigue and Brock Jr. to snap a 6-game losing streak

Rodrigue completed 12 of 20 passes for 161 yards and added 77 yards on 12 carries for Nicholls (2-6, 2-2 Southland Conference). He broke loose on a 34-yard touchdown run on the game's opening drive, and his 69-yard touchdown pass to Karaaz Johnson capped the scoring with about 12 minutes to play.

Ty Marsh also had a 45-yard pick-6 for the Colonels, who snapped a six-game losing streak.

Jake Strong threw a 20-yard touchdown pass up the middle to Logan Mauldin for McNeese (2-6, 1-3). Strong was 10-of-18 passing for 170 yards and threw two interceptions.

How To Watch

How can I watch McNeese Cowboys vs. Nicholls Colonels?
  • TV Channel: Cowboys at Colonels 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

NICH TD 1st Period 10:29 Ean Rodrigue 34 Yd Run (Gabriel Showalter Kick)
NICH FG 1st Period 0:55 Gabriel Showalter 22 Yd Field Goal
MCN TD 2nd Period 13:26 Logan Mauldin 20 Yd pass from Jake Strong (Fabrizio Pinton Kick)
NICH TD 3rd Period 10:49 Ty Marsh 45 Yd Interception Return (Gabriel Showalter Kick)
NICH TD 4th Period 14:30 Shane Lee 1 Yd Run (Gabriel Showalter Kick)
NICH TD 4th Period 11:49 Karaaz Johnson 69 Yd pass from Ean Rodrigue (Gabriel Showalter Kick)

Statistics

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11 1st Downs 25
3-10 3rd down efficiency 11-16
0-1 4th down efficiency 0-0
264 Total Yards 464
170 Passing 161
10/18 Comp/Att 12/20
9.4 Yards per pass 8.1
94 Rushing 303
26 Rushing Attempts 51
3.6 Yards per rush 5.9
8-67 Penalties 4-35
2 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles lost 0
2 Interceptions thrown 0
21:38 Possession 38:22

Game Information

Venue: John L. Guidry Stadium

Location: Thibodaux, LA
Attendance: 3,476 · Capacity:
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