2008 Nicholls State Colonels football team

2008 Nicholls State Colonels football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record3–6 (3–4 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorH. T. Kinney (5th season)
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorSteve Ellis (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple 4–3
Home stadiumJohn L. Guidry Stadium
Seasons
← 2007
2009 →
2008 Southland Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 12 Central Arkansas* $   6 1     10 2  
No. 22 Texas State ^   5 2     8 5  
McNeese State   4 3     7 3  
Northwestern State   4 3     7 5  
Nicholls State   3 4     3 6  
Southeastern Louisiana   2 5     5 7  
Sam Houston State   2 5     4 6  
Stephen F. Austin   2 5     4 8  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2008 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2008 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fifth-year head Jay Thomas, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 3–6 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.