Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Farley-Lamb Field, Williamstown, Massachusetts (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: NESCAC Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Williamstown, MA)
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Colby White Mules (NESCAC):
QB Jack O’Brien (ankle) – Probable.
RB Sam Perry (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Walsh (shoulder) – Out.
Williams Ephs (NESCAC):
QB Riley O’Connell (starter, team captain) – Healthy.
RB Ryan Carney (knee) – Probable.
WR Marcus Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Brien (Colby) vs. Williams Secondary
O’Brien’s mobility is central to Colby’s offense; Williams must contain him outside the pocket.
RB Sam Perry (Colby) vs. Williams Front Seven
If active, Perry’s downhill running could help Colby control tempo.
QB Riley O’Connell (Williams) vs. Colby Pass Rush
O’Connell is one of the most experienced QBs in the NESCAC; Colby must pressure him to avoid long, sustained drives.
RB Ryan Carney (Williams) vs. Colby Linebackers
Carney’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Series History
Williams has historically dominated the series.
Colby last defeated Williams in 2016.
Williams has won 6 of the last 7 meetings, including a 2024 shutout win over Amherst to close the season, showing defensive strength.
Betting Trends
Colby:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 road games.
Williams:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 6 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games vs. Colby.
Head-to-Head: Williams has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Game Odds
Colby White 44.5
Williams Ephs – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
