Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 10:30 AM ET
Venue: Steuben Field, Clinton, New York
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: NESCAC Network / Hamilton College Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: WNW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Williams Ephs
No major injuries reported from preseason camp. Starting QB, RB, and WR corps available.
Offensive line depth intact; defensive starters healthy.
Hamilton Continentals
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
Williams QB vs. Hamilton Secondary — Ephs’ returning starter is efficient in short-to-intermediate throws; Hamilton’s DBs allowed over 200 pass yards per game in 2024.
Hamilton RB vs. Williams Front Seven — Continentals’ lead back averaged 4.5 YPC last season; Williams’ run defense ranked top-3 in NESCAC.
Williams WR1 vs. Hamilton CB1 — A battle between a deep-threat receiver and Hamilton’s top cover man; could decide explosive play potential.
Special Teams — Williams’ kicker was perfect inside 40 yards last season; Hamilton’s punt coverage allowed the fewest return yards in the conference.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Williams Ephs
W 21–0 vs. Amherst
L 24–25 @ Wesleyan
L 24–27 vs. Tufts
W 24–21 vs. Bates
L 29–32 OT @ Middlebury
Hamilton Continentals
W 24–21 vs. Bates
L 0–35 @ Middlebury
L 13–16 vs. Colby
L 13–20 @ Tufts
L 7–31 @ Trinity
Series History
All-time meetings: Williams leads comfortably in the modern era.
Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Williams 21, Hamilton 14 in Williamstown, MA.
Trend: Williams has won the last 8 meetings, often by single digits in recent years.
Betting Trends & Angles
Williams: 6-4 ATS in last 10 games (unofficial DIII tracking).
Hamilton: 4-6 ATS in last 10 games.
Totals: Under has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings.
Situational: Williams on the road in opener; Hamilton at home with veteran roster.
Game Odds
Williams Ephs – 6.5
Hamilton Continentals 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
