1994 Nicholls State Colonels football team  The 1994 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1994 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Colonels were led by second-year head coach Rick Rhoades. They played their home games at John L. Guidry Stadium and were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 5–6, 1–5 in Southland play to finish tied for fifth place. The Colonels finished the season 3–8, 2–5 in Southland play to finish tied for fifth place.