Paul Nichols

Paul Nichols (born January 25, 1981) is an American college football coach and former player. He was a quality control specialist for offense at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2019. Nichols served as the head football coach at Davidson College from 2013 to 2017, compiling a record of 7–43. His senior season in 2002 earned him first-team all-conference and academic all-conference honors, along with honorable mention All-America recognition. Over five seasons, his teams compiled an overall record of 7–43 (1–33 PFL). Davidson did not renew Nichols' contract following the 2017 season.

Georgia Tech Nichols joined Georgia Tech in 2018 as an offensive quality control specialist, assisting with opponent scouting and game planning, and remained through the 2019 season. As a player, his role as starting quarterback on the 2000 undefeated team remains a notable milestone in Davidson football history.

Personal life Nichols and his wife, Lauran, have three sons.