UT Rio Grande Valley 28, at Nicholls State 31

THIBODAUX, La. (Interstat) — Nicholls State held off UT Rio Grande Valley 31-28 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Ray E. Didier Field. The Colonels improved to 2-1 with the home victory, while the Vaqueros came up just short after a competitive afternoon in Thibodaux. The game featured a blocked field goal, multiple touchdown passes and a second-half push by the visitors. The first quarter ended with UT Rio Grande Valley holding a 14-10 advantage. The Vaqueros produced 14 points in the opening period, while Nicholls State answered with 10. Brysen Gardner had… Read more...