Texas State Dominates Nicholls in Convincing Win
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · UFCU Stadium
Texas State Bobcats 35, Nicholls Colonels 3, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Nicholls Colonels vs Texas State Bobcats?
Texas State Bobcats beat Nicholls Colonels 35-3 at UFCU Stadium on September 20, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Texas State Bobcats defeated the Nicholls Colonels 35-3 at UFCU Stadium, showcasing their strength as they moved to a 4-1 record for the season. The Bobcats have been a formidable force at home, now boasting a home record of 4-2, while Nicholls struggles continue, leaving them with a dismal away record of 0-5.
Texas State entered the game with a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, despite a slight setback with a loss to Arizona State in their previous outing. They have averaged 36.7 points scored per game while allowing 26.3 points. In their last five games, they have managed to score an impressive 39.8 points per game while conceding 37.4, indicating a high-scoring offensive capability despite some defensive vulnerabilities.
On the other hand, Nicholls has faced significant challenges this season, with a record of 1-3 coming into this matchup. Their struggles have been evident, particularly in their away games, where they have yet to secure a victory. The Colonels have averaged only 16.0 points scored per game while allowing 24.7 points, and their recent form shows a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a current losing streak of two games.
The game started with Texas State establishing dominance early on, scoring 35 points while limiting Nicholls to just 3. The Bobcats' ability to control the game was evident, as they executed their offensive strategy effectively, showcasing their scoring prowess. Nicholls, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm, unable to capitalize on their opportunities and failing to keep pace with Texas State's offensive onslaught.
In terms of previous meetings, this matchup has often favored Texas State, and this game only reinforced that trend. The Bobcats have consistently performed well against Nicholls, and this victory adds to their growing confidence as they progress through the season.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy heading into the game, which allowed for a full-strength matchup. The conditions at UFCU Stadium were conducive to a good game of football, with no significant weather issues reported.
The betting market reflected Texas State's strong performance, with the Bobcats having a home win probability of 1.0 according to the latest odds. The confidence in Texas State’s ability to secure a win was evident, and they delivered on those expectations decisively.
For viewers, this game highlighted Texas State's offensive capabilities and their ability to dominate defensively against a struggling Nicholls team. The Bobcats' performance serves as a reminder of their potential as they look to build on this victory in the coming weeks.
Leaders
- Passing yardsBrad Jackson13/20, 180 YDSTexas State Bobcats
- Rushing yardsLincoln Pare15 CAR, 64 YDS, 1 TDTexas State Bobcats
- Receiving yardsKylen Evans4 REC, 88 YDSTexas State Bobcats
- Passing yardsDeuce Hogan15/21, 97 YDS, 1 INTNicholls Colonels
- Rushing yardsMiequle Brock11 CAR, 59 YDSNicholls Colonels
- Receiving yardsMiequle Brock6 REC, 36 YDSNicholls Colonels
Recent form
Texas State Bobcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak L136.7 scored · 26.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L15-34at Arizona State Sun DevilsSep 14
- W43-36at UTSA RoadrunnersSep 6
- W52-27vs Eastern Michigan EaglesAug 31
- W45-38at South Alabama JaguarsNov 29
- L44-52vs Georgia State PanthersNov 24
- W58-3vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 17
- W38-17at UL Monroe WarhawksNov 9
- L17-23vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsOct 29
- L14-24at Old Dominion MonarchsOct 19
- W41-9vs Arkansas State Red WolvesOct 12
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 3-7Streak L216 scored · 24.7 allowed per game0-4 away
- L10-34vs West Georgia WolvesSep 6
- L20-38at Troy TrojansAug 30
- W20-6vs Incarnate Word CardinalsAug 23
- L16-19vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 22
- L7-24at Lamar CardinalsNov 16
- L21-24at Houston Christian HuskiesNov 9
- L12-28vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 2
- W24-19vs McNeese CowboysOct 26
- W20-0vs Northwestern State DemonsOct 19
- L10-55at Incarnate Word CardinalsOct 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Lamar | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Nicholls | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| McNeese | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Nicholls Colonels | Texas State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 17 | 25 |
| Third downs | 5-16 | 11-14 |
| Fourth downs | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total yards | 224 | 401 |
| Net passing yards | 97 | 194 |
| Completions | 15/22 | 14/22 |
| Yards per pass | 4.4 | 8.8 |
| Rushing yards | 127 | 207 |
| Rushing attempts | 42 | 47 |
| Yards per rush | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 4-36 | 6-67 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 33:09 | 26:51 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas State Bobcats, below favours Nicholls Colonels.
Venue
- UFCU StadiumSan Marcos, TX
- Attendance31500
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