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Oct 25, 2025 4:00 PM EDT
MCNS 7 vs NICH 31
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McNeese State
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Nicholls State
NICH
-5½ (-130)o43½ (-115)
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Betting Trends McNeese Cowboys vs Nicholls State Colonels

Updated:Oct 25, 2025 3:25 AM EDT

The upcoming Saturday football game on October 25, 2025, between the McNeese Cowboys and Nicholls State Colonels at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, LA, promises an intriguing clash in the 2025-26 NCAAF season. This matchup offers valuable betting trends and game insights for bettors looking to capitalize on the action. The Colonels will host the Cowboys in a contest broadcast on ESPN+ that could sway the season's momentum for both teams.

Both teams have struggled this season with McNeese Cowboys holding a 2-5 record and Nicholls State Colonels at 1-6, indicating a battle of underdogs. The starting quarterbacks have yet to be explicitly named, but analyzing the teams' offensive and defensive stats reveals key betting insights. McNeese averages 191.7 passing yards per game with a balanced run offense of 38.6 yards, while Nicholls State's offense is less potent, averaging 161.9 passing yards and 31.3 rushing yards.

Defensively, Nicholls State is slightly better against the pass, allowing 156.4 yards compared to McNeese's 190.7 yards. However, McNeese's defense is more formidable against the run, allowing just 194.1 yards compared to Nicholls State's 349.9 yards. This suggests McNeese might control the ground game, while Nicholls State could exploit passing opportunities.

The odds for this game are not yet posted, but the spread in the previous closely contested matchup favored McNeese by 7 points with an under 50.5 total. Bettors should watch for similar lines which reflect a competitive game with moderate scoring. These betting trends and betting stats provide a solid foundation for making informed wagers.

In their last matchup on October 26, 2024, Nicholls State won 24-19 in a tight game, offering bettors a glimpse of what to expect. The McNeese Cowboys have a 2-4-0 record against the spread this season, while the Colonels hold a 3-4-0 ATS record, both showing moderate success betting against expectations. The venue's outdoor setting could also influence play style and stats.

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ATS Records

McNeese State

Nicholls State

All
  • All
  • 1st half
  • 2nd half
  • 1st quarter
  • 2nd quarter
  • 3rd quarter
  • 4th quarter
5-6 (162nd)Against the Spread6-6 (139th)
5-7 (175th)Straight Up4-8 (201st)
-0.8Straight Up Units-2.9
3-8Over / Under4-8

TEAM MATCHUP

McNeese State

Nicholls State

OFF
DEF
OFF
DEF
23.5Points18.3
379.3Total Yards307.4
5.8Yards Per Play5
185.3Passing Yards165.5
15.6 - 27.3 (57%)Completions-Attempts17.1 - 27.4 (62.3%)
6.8Yards Per Passing Play6
4.7Sacks-Yards Lost6.5
194.1Rushing Yards141.9
40Attempts35.8
4.9Yards Per Rush4
19.51st Downs16.9
8Passing7.8
8.9Rushing7.3
0.8Penalties1.8
5.4 / 14.1 (38.5%)3rd Down4.8 / 14.2 (34.1%)
1.5 / 2.3 (64.3%)4th Down1.2 / 2.3 (50%)
2.3 / 3.2 (73.7%)Red Zone1.9 / 2.8 (69.7%)
5 (47.8)Penalties (Yards)5.3 (44.1)
1.2Interceptions0.5
0.4Fumbles Lost0.4
69.5Total Plays64.8
4.3Kickoffs4
1.8Returns1.1
30.6Yards16.9
16.7Yards Per Return15.6
4.8Punts5.3
1.7Returns1
8.8Yards10.8
5.3Yards Per Return10.8

Recent Results

McNeese State

Nicholls State

Game
Score
ATS
O/U
vs Houston Christian
Oct 18, 2025
W
27-0
W
-6½
U
49½
vs Southeastern Louisiana
Oct 4, 2025
L
0-38
L
+8½
U
54½
at Stephen F. Austin
Sep 27, 2025
L
17-34
L
+13½
U
55½
at Utah State
Sep 20, 2025
L
7-48
L
+24
U
63½
vs Weber State
Sep 13, 2025
L
41-42
W
+2½
O
51½
at Louisiana
Sep 6, 2025
L
10-34
L
+20
U
49½
vs Louisiana College
Aug 30, 2025
W
54-9
W
PK
-
vs Lamar
Nov 23, 2024
L
24-26
L
-4
O
44½
at Northwestern State
Nov 16, 2024
W
35-3
W
-24½
U
51½
vs East Texas A&M
Nov 2, 2024
W
31-3
W
-11½
U
50½
Game
Score
ATS
O/U
at Stephen F. Austin
Oct 18, 2025
L
7-34
L
+14
U
47½
at Lamar
Oct 4, 2025
L
17-24
L
+4½
U
41½
at Eastern Kentucky
Sep 27, 2025
L
7-27
L
+2½
U
42½
at Texas State
Sep 20, 2025
L
3-35
W
+32½
U
57
vs West Georgia
Sep 6, 2025
L
10-34
L
-6½
U
44½
at Troy
Aug 30, 2025
L
20-38
W
+19½
O
48½
vs Incarnate Word
Aug 23, 2025
W
20-6
W
+13½
U
50½
vs Southeastern Louisiana
Nov 21, 2024
L
16-19
W
+4½
U
47½
at Lamar
Nov 16, 2024
L
7-24
L
-1½
U
46
at Houston Christian
Nov 9, 2024
L
21-24
L
-10½
U
50½
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HEAD TO HEAD

McNeese State

MCNS

Nicholls State

NICH
Matchup
SU
ATS
O/U
McNeese State @ Nicholls StateOct 26, 2024
19-24
NIC
+7
MCN
50½
U
Nicholls State @ McNeese StateSep 30, 2023
31-10
NIC
-7
NIC
53½
U
McNeese State @ Nicholls StateOct 22, 2022
35-40
NIC
-2½
NIC
54½
O
Nicholls State @ McNeese StateNov 6, 2021
24-14
NIC
-5½
NIC
54½
U
Nicholls State @ McNeese StateApr 3, 2021
31-43
MCN
+13½
MCN
58½
O

McNeese State

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Nicholls State

Matchup
Date
Time
vs Northwestern State
tvESPN+
Nov 1, 2025
19:00 EDT
at East Texas A&M
tvESPN+
Nov 8, 2025
17:00 EST
vs UT Rio Grande Valley
tvESPN+
Nov 15, 2025
19:00 EST
at Lamar
tvESPN+
Nov 22, 2025
16:00 EST
Matchup
Date
Time
vs Houston Christian
tvESPN+
Nov 1, 2025
16:00 EDT
at UT Rio Grande Valley
tvESPN+
Nov 8, 2025
18:00 EST
vs Northwestern State
tvESPN+
Nov 15, 2025
16:00 EST
at Southeastern Louisiana
tvESPN+
Nov 20, 2025
19:00 EST
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