THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University football has set kickoff times for its five home games for the 2017 season, the athletic department announced Friday.
 
Nicholls will open the season on the new turf of Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a 7 p.m. (CT) contest against rival McNeese. The matchup marks the first Southland opener for the Colonels since their first season in the league in 1992.
 
In September, the annual Family Day game is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. as the Colonels host Prairie View A&M. The final three home games against Northwestern State (Oct. 7), Abilene Christian (Oct. 14) and HBU (Nov. 4) will all kickoff at 3 p.m. The October contest against rival NSU will serve as Homecoming.
 
Season tickets are available by visiting the ticket page at geauxcolonels.com or by calling the Nicholls Athletics Ticket Office at 985-448-4790.
 
Kickoff times are subject to change to accommodate television broadcasts. Please continue to check back for updates. For the latest news on Nicholls football, follow the team on Twitter at @Nicholls_FB.