2020 Nicholls Colonels football team

The 2020 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Tim Rebowe, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 4–3 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Shortly before the season was to commence, the Southland Conference canceled their fall sports, with the hope that all sports would be playable in Spring 2021. The Colonels started their spring season on February 19, 2021.

Recruiting class
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Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Colonels were picked to finish first in the conference. In addition, eight Colonels were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team

Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense

1st Team
 * Julien Gums – Running Back, JR
 * Dai'Jean Dixon – Wide Receiver, SR
 * P. J. Burkhalter – Offensive Lineman, RS-SR
 * Jair Joseph – Offensive Lineman, SR

2nd Team
 * Mikhail Hill – Offensive Lineman, RS-JR
 * Jeremiah James – Offensive Lineman, RS-SO

Defense

1st Team
 * Kevin Moore III – Defensive Back, SR

2nd Team
 * Evan Veron – Linebacker, SR