D3-CFB Game Preview: Trinity (CT) Bantams (1-1) vs. Williams Ephs (2-0)

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Venue & Logistics

Location: Farley-Lamb Field, Williamstown, Massachusetts (home of Williams College)

Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM ET (10:30 AM PT)

Conference: New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)

Weather Forecast (Williamstown, MA)

Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds

Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest

Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers

Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected

Injury Report (as of latest updates)

Trinity (CT) Bantams: No major reported injuries; QB depth remains a watchpoint after a physical game vs. Colby.

Williams Ephs: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive backfield rotation expected after a shutout win over Colby.
(Note: NESCAC programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)

Key Player Matchups

Quarterback Play:

Trinity (CT): QB led a 30–13 win over Bates (Sept 20, 2025) after a tough 13–6 loss to Colby (Sept 13, 2025). Efficiency and turnover avoidance will be key.

Williams: QB has been sharp, guiding a 17–14 win over Hamilton (Sept 13, 2025) and a 38–0 rout of Colby (Sept 20, 2025).

Running Game:

Trinity (CT): RB corps has been steady, producing multiple TDs in the Bates win.

Williams: Ground game has been dominant, averaging 175+ rushing yards per game in September.

Defensive Edge:

Trinity (CT): Defense forced turnovers vs. Bates, holding them to 13 points.

Williams: Defense has been suffocating, pitching a shutout vs. Colby and holding Hamilton to 14.

Recent Team Form

Trinity (CT) Bantams (1–1 in 2025)

L 6–13 @ Colby (Sept 13)

W 30–13 vs. Bates (Sept 20)

Mixed form: Offense inconsistent, defense opportunistic

Williams Ephs (2–0 in 2025)

W 17–14 @ Hamilton (Sept 13)

W 38–0 vs. Colby (Sept 20)

Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 27.5 points per game, defense allowing just 7

Series History

All-time head-to-head: Trinity has dominated recent meetings

2024: Trinity 45 – 14 Williams

2023: Trinity 41 – 14 Williams

Trend: Trinity has won the last two meetings by a combined 58 points.

Betting Trends

Trinity (CT) is 1–1 ATS (against the spread) in 2025

Williams is 2–0 ATS this season

The Under has hit in 2 of Trinity’s last 3 games

Williams has covered in 5 of its last 6 NESCAC games

Trinity has failed to cover in 3 of its last 5 road games

Historical Betting Results

2024: Trinity (-6.5) covered in a 45–14 win (Total: Over 47.5)

2023: Trinity (-7.5) covered in a 41–14 win (Total: Over 49.5)

Totals: Both prior matchups finished Over the posted totals

Game Odds

Trinity (CT) Bantams       44.5

Williams Ephs                   – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025