D3-CFB Game Preview: Trinity Bantams (0-0) vs. Colby College White Mules (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Seaverns Field at Harold Alfond Stadium, Waterville, Maine

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: NESCAC Network / Colby College Athletics Live Stream

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)

Humidity: ~56%

Wind: WNW at 5–7 mph

Impact: Minimal — mild temperatures and light wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate normally.

Injury Report

Trinity Bantams

No major injuries reported from preseason camp. Starting QB, RB, and WR corps available.

Offensive line depth intact; defensive starters healthy.

Colby White Mules

No significant injuries reported. QB1 and top RB cleared for opener.

Secondary returns intact after 2024 season-ending injuries to two starters.

Key Player Matchups

Trinity QB vs. Colby Secondary — Trinity’s returning starter completed over 70% of passes in 2024, ranking top-10 nationally in DIII passing efficiency. Colby’s DB unit allowed under 200 pass yards per game last season but struggled against top-tier QBs.

Colby RB vs. Trinity Front Seven — Colby’s lead back averaged 5.1 YPC in 2024; Trinity’s run defense ranked top-3 in NESCAC.

Trinity WR1 vs. Colby CB1 — A battle between a deep-threat receiver and Colby’s top cover man; could decide explosive play potential.

Special Teams — Trinity’s kicker was perfect inside 40 yards last season; Colby’s punt coverage allowed the fewest return yards in the conference.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)

Trinity Bantams

L 27–17 vs. Wesleyan

W 45–20 @ Amherst

W 34–14 vs. Bowdoin

L 24–21 @ Middlebury

W 31–7 vs. Hamilton

Colby White Mules

W 34–10 @ Bowdoin

L 28–21 vs. Tufts

W 16–13 @ Hamilton

W 38–7 vs. Amherst

L 23–17 (OT) @ Wesleyan

Series History

All-time meetings: Trinity leads comfortably in the modern era.

Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Trinity 41, Colby 13 in Hartford, CT.

Trend: Trinity has won the last 10 meetings, often by double digits.

Betting Trends & Angles

Trinity: 8-2 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Colby: 5-5 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings.

Situational: Trinity on the road in opener; Colby at home with veteran roster.

Game Odds

Trinity College Bantams                – 13.5

Colby College White Mules         48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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