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Nicholls State University Football

NCAA D1Southland ConferenceThibodaux, LA
How Nicholls State University Compares (NCAA D1)
41% higher than division average acceptance rate64% lower than division average$16,299 lower than division average

Coaching Staff (21)

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Thomas Rybacki

Head Coach

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Tommy Rybacki
Tommy Rybacki

Head Coach

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MILESTONE VICTORIES AT NICHOLLS - 1st overall/Southland win -- Aug. 23, 2025-- #5/4 UIW - 1st win vs. ranked opponent -- Aug. 23, 2025 -- #5/4 UIW (20-6) Tommy

Collin Guggenheim
Collin Guggenheim

Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs

Collin Guggenheim is in his first season (2025) as running backs and tight ends coach at Nicholls State University. Guggenheim exchanges his helmet for a whistle

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Corey Cotton Jr.
Corey Cotton Jr.

Student Assistant Defense

Darion Monroe
Darion Monroe

Defensive Coordinator/Secondary

Darion Monroe is in his first season (2025) as defensive coordinator. He joined the Nicholls State University football staff in 2022, serving as the cornerbacks

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Dontez Byrd

Wide Receivers

Dontez Byrd is in his first year at Nicholls State University as wide receivers coach, bringing with him a diverse background in both coaching and professional playing

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Evan Roussel

Assistant Offensive Line

Frank Bourgeois
Frank Bourgeois

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Frank Bourgeois joined the Nicholls State University Athletic Department as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in June 2021 – overseeing the training of 15 sports,

Grant Betts
Grant Betts

Offensive Analyst/Offensive Line

Jennifer Bonvallet
Jennifer Bonvallet

Assistant AD for Athletic Academic Services/Senior Woman Administrator

Jen Schulte was hired as the Director of Athletic Academic Services in August 2021. Schulte joins the staff after two years as the Administrative Coordinator for the Nicholls MBA Department, where she handled all of the day to day operations of the MBA & EMBA Programs. Prior to her return to Thibodaux in 2019, Jen graduated in 2011 with a Business degree from Kansas State University where she was a four year member of the Equestrian Team, and a two year team captain. After graduation she continued her education at K-State and graduated with her Master's degree in Counseling and Student Development in 2013. Jen then spent two years working for K-State Athletics' Ahearn Fund; as the Gift Processing Assistant and Assistant Director of Development from 2013-2015.

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Joe Lombardi

Tight Ends

Joe Lombardi is in his first season (2026) as the Tight Ends coach for the Nicholls Colonels. Lombardi comes to Nicholls after spending two seasons as the University

Kyler Rodriguez
Kyler Rodriguez

Player Personnel

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Luke Dempster

Student Assistant Offense

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Matt Giampa

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Matt Giampa is in his first season as Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach at Nicholls. In 2025, he helped guide Western Kentucky, as Assistant Quarterbacks

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Mike Jenkins

Defensive Tackles

Nathan Hebb
Nathan Hebb

Offensive Analyst/Quarterbacks

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Quinton Sharkey

Defensive Analyst/Linebackers

Rebecca Kluck
Rebecca Kluck

Director of Strategic Operations/Football Operations

Rebecca Kluck was named Director of Strategic Operations/Football Operations in April of 2025 after serving as Head Equipment Manager for two years. A native

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Seth Price
Seth Price

Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator

Seth Price is in his second season as the Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator at Nicholls in 2026.  Price came to the Colonels from the University of

Tyler Trahan
Tyler Trahan

Director of Sports Medicine

Tyler Trahan was named Director of Sports Medicine for Nicholls State University Athletics in May of 2019. As a staff member of Thibodaux Regional Health System,

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Webb Hamilton

Webb Hamilton is in his second season with the Colonels and will oversee the Edge position after serving as the Special Teams Coordinator in 2025. Hamilton arrived

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Nicholls State University Football have?
The Nicholls State University Football program currently has 21 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Nicholls State University Football?
Thomas Rybacki is the current head coach of Nicholls State University Football.
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Nicholls State University competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicNCAA since 1965Graduate
University Station La Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA 70310
Acceptance Rate
96%
Undergrad Enrollment
4,772
Avg Net Price
$12,091/yr
In-State Tuition
$8,173/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,266/yr
Avg SAT
1,088
6-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
77%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$43,800/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026