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Headed to Durham Nicholas will transfer to Duke, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Nicholas spent three seasons as a benchwarmer at LSU. He transferred to Charlotte for his senior year, where he exploded for 60 catches, 740 yards and five touchdowns. Now, the 5-foot-9, 190-pound receiver will take his talents pack to the Power Four level, where he'll play for a dynamic quarterback at Duke in Darian Mensah.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Departing from Charlotte Nicholas plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced via X.

Impact Nicholas will leave the 49ers' program after just one season with the team. The 5-foot-9 wide receiver had a breakout campaign in 2025, recording 60 catches for 740 yards and five touchdowns. After three years with LSU and one season with UNC Charlotte, Nicholas has one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

40 yards in loss to Tulane Nicholas accrued four receptions (on seven targets) for 40 yards during Saturday's 27-0 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact In what was a tough season for Charlotte, Nicholas made a name for himself, finishing with 740 yards and five touchdowns in a passing offense that was almost nonexistent in some games. The LSU transfer could be a potential transfer portal target again this offseason.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Only 24 yards against Georgia Nicholas reeled in six of nine targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 35-3 defeat to Georgia.

Impact Nicholas hauled in a team-high six receptions this week, but only totaled 24 yards, his fewest in six games. The targets keep coming for LSU transfer, though, as he has had six receptions in three of the last four games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six receptions in loss to UTSA Nicholas logged six receptions (on eight targets) for 45 yards during Saturday's 28-7 defeat against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Nicholas continues to find success despite a struggling passing game. While 45 yards is his lowest total in the last four weeks, the LSU transfer still accounted for almost half of the 49ers' receiving yards.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns once again Nicholas gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-22 loss against East Carolina.

Impact For the second consecutive game, Nicholas tallied two touchdowns, finding good chemistry with new starting quarterback Grayson Loftis. The former LSU Tiger has found success in his first season at Charlotte, as he has set career highs in every statistic.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice against North Texas Nicholas notched seven receptions (on nine targets) for 187 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 54-20 defeat to North Texas.

Impact Nicholas was a bright spot in what was a tough night for Charlotte. The LSU transfer posted his second 100-yard performance of the year and first multi-touchdown game. With all the chaos at quarterback for Charlotte this season, Nicholas has made it work with each one, as his 541 yards lead the team.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown in loss Nicholas tallied five receptions (on eight targets) for 93 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 28-17 defeat to Rice.

Impact Nicholas put up another strong performance Thursday night and is now averaging 87 yards per game over the last three weeks. The LSU transfer will now have to develop chemistry with backup quarterback Grayson Loftis, as starter Conner Harrell is out with a leg injury.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

122 yards in loss Nicholas reeled in 11 of 13 targets for 122 yards during Saturday's 20-3 loss versus North Carolina.

Impact Nicholas only caught one ball in week 1, but broke out in a big way this week, posting a career high in yards and receptions, while almost accounting for half of Charlotte's offensive production. It will be interesting to see if the LSU transfer will maintain this workload in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at Charlotte Nicholas will transfer to Charlotte, he announced.

Impact Nicholas spent three seasons at LSU. He's coming off his most productive season, but that constituted just three catches for 24 yards. The wideout will look to crack the 49ers' receiver rotation.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Nicholas will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to his announcement Thursday.

Impact Even though 2024 is statistically Nicholas' best year, he barely logged several targets and under 25 yards. Considered a junior, the wideout has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE