2012 Nicholls State Colonels football team

2012 Nicholls State Colonels football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record1–10 (0–7 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive schemeMultiple pro-style
Defensive coordinatorJeremy Atwell (4th season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumJohn L. Guidry Stadium
2012 Southland Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 10 Central Arkansas +^  6 1   9 3  
No. 2 Sam Houston State +^  6 1   11 4  
Southeastern Louisiana  5 2   5 6  
McNeese State  4 3   7 4  
Stephen F. Austin  4 3   5 6  
Northwestern State  2 5   4 7  
Lamar  1 6   4 8  
Nicholls State  0 7   1 10  
  • + Conference co-champions
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2012 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Charlie Stubbs, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 1–10 with a mark of 0–7 in conference play, placing last out of six teams in the Southland. Nicholls State played home games at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana.