Northwestern State Demons at Nicholls Colonels
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Collin Guggenheim reaches 3,000 career yards rushing and Nicholls beats winless Northwestern State
Guggenheim became the second Colonel to eclipse 3,000 career yards rushing. He also had a 100-yard rushing game for the 11th time in his career.
Nicholls (3-4, 1-1 Southland Conference) recorded a shutout victory for the second time this season after topping Mississippi Valley State 66-0 on Sept. 21.
McQuaide opened the scoring by finding Miequle Brock for a 4-yard score with 2:23 left in the first quarter. After Northwestern State went three-and-out, the Colonels scored on their next possession when McQuaide connected with Lee Negrotto form 23-yards out.
Gabe Showalter made field goals of 35 and 39 yards.
Northwestern State (0-8, 0-3) is in a rebuilding season under first-year head coach Blaine McCorkle. The Demons have lost their last 16 games dating to 2022.
The team did not play last year after the Demons canceled their season.
How To Watch
How can I watch Northwestern State Demons vs. Nicholls Colonels?
- TV Channel: Demons at Colonels 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 2:23 | Miequle Brock 4 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Gabe Showalter Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:45 | Lee Negrotto 23 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Gabe Showalter Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:17 | Gabe Showalter 35 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:48 | Gabe Showalter 39 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 NWST |
 NICH |
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|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 46 | Total Yards | 393 |
| 31 | Passing | 186 |
| 7/15 | Comp/Att | 18/32 |
| 2.1 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 15 | Rushing | 207 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 0.5 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 6-75 | Penalties | 8-79 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 23:35 | Possession | 36:25 |
Game Information
Location: Thibodaux, LA
Attendance: 5,494 · Capacity:
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