Nicholls to host San Diego for opening round of FCS playoffs

THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University football team will be hosting an opening round FCS playoff game for the second straight season as the Colonels take on Pioneer Football League champion San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium.

Tickets are available online now by clicking here.

Nicholls, ranked No. 14 in both top 25 polls, earned the Southland’s automatic berth with a 7-2 league record. The Colonels matched their 2017 overall record with an 8-3 finish.

San Diego posted a 9-2 record and was a perfect 8-0 in the PFL. This postseason marks the third consecutive trip for the Toreros, who won their opening round game the last two seasons.

Saturday’s game will be the first meeting between the programs.
Nicholls is one of three Southland programs to make the 24-team field, joined by league co-champion UIW (6-4, 6-2 SLC) and Lamar (7-4, 6-3 SLC). UIW travels to Montana State while Lamar will play at Northern Iowa.

TICKET INFORMATION
– Online ticket sales can be accessed here .
– Season tickets holders will have until Tuesday 10 a.m. to reserve their seats.
– Regular-season tickets and passes will not be valid
– There will be no Coors Light Cold Zone access for any playoff game. The area will be used for operations and a media center.
Premium Chairbacks: $40.00
Reserved Chairbacks: $35.00
Reserved Bleachers: $25.00
General Admission: $20.00
Suite/Club Level: $300.00