1996 Nicholls State Colonels football team
The 1996 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Colonels were led by second-gyear head coach Darren Barbier. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 8–4, 4–2 in Southland play to finish in second place.Previous season
The Colonels finished the season 0–11, 0–5 in Southland play to finish in sixth place.Schedule