THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University football team's season-opener on Friday, Feb. 19 will be aired on Cox Sports Television. The broadcast is presented by EATEL Business, with Parish Wealth Partners as a contributing sponsor.
 
Nicholls, ranked in the top 25 of numerous preseason polls, begins its spring 2021 season against Lincoln University of Missouri. Kickoff on Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. The contest between the Colonels and Blue Tigers is one of only two FCS games slated for Friday.
 
Cox Sports Television is available to 4 million viewers across 18 states. CST has over 40 affiliates in Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge. "Voice of the Colonels" Jack Benjamin will provide play-by-play for the broadcast and will be joined in the booth by Ronnie Rantz. 
 
In addition, a live stream will be available on geauxcolonels.com. A link will be provided in the next few days. 
 
The game also can be heard on the Colonel Sports Radio Network via 1600 AM KLEB, and on the TuneIn app and website. 
 
The Colonels are slated for a seven-game schedule in the spring, including six Southland Conference matchups. Nicholls is the two-time defending Southland champion and is looking to become the first program to three-peat since 2003. 
 
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