1972 Nicholls State Colonels football team

The 1972 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. The Colonels were led by first-year head coach Gary Kinchen. They played their home games at Colonel Stadium and were a member of the Gulf South Conference. They finished the season 3–8, 1–5 in Gulf South play.

1972 Nicholls State Colonels football team

The 1972 Nicholls State Colonels football team represented Nicholls State University in the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. The Colonels were led by first-year head coach Gary Kinchen. They played their home games at Colonel Stadium and were a member of the Gulf South Conference. They finished the season 3–8, 1–5 in Gulf South play.