D3-CFB Game Preview: Trinity (CT) Bantams (3-1) vs. Hamilton Continentals (1-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Steuben Field, Clinton, NY

kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET

Event: New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) matchup

Broadcast: ESPN+ / NESCAC Network

Weather Forecast (Clinton, NY)

Kickoff Temp: ~60°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall morning

Wind: NW at 8–12 mph

Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected by crosswinds

Injury Report

Trinity (CT): No major injuries reported; QB and RB rotations healthy.

Hamilton: WR top target questionable (ankle); otherwise full roster available.

Player Matchups

Trinity Bantams

QB leader: 700+ yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs.

RB committee: 160 YPG combined.

WR playmaker: 300 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowing just 13.5 PPG; dominant vs Tufts last week (41-14 win).

Hamilton Continentals

QB starter: 650 yards, 4 TDs, 5 INTs.

RB committee: 120 YPG.

WR top target: 220 yards, 2 TDs.

Defense: Allowing 28.5 PPG, gave up 56 to Wesleyan two weeks ago.

Key Battle: Trinity’s rushing attack vs. Hamilton’s front seven, which has struggled against physical run-heavy teams.

Team Records & Recent Form

Trinity (CT)

L @ Colby 13-6

W vs Bates 30-13

W @ Williams 34-28

W vs Tufts 41-14

Hamilton

L vs Williams 24-17

L @ Amherst 23-13

W vs Bowdoin 27-13

L @ Wesleyan 56-14

Series History

All-time: Trinity leads 42-3-1.

Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Trinity 31, Hamilton 7.

Trinity has won 16 straight since 2008.

Hamilton’s last win: 2008 (20-15).

Betting Trends

Trinity: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS; 2-2 O/U.

Hamilton: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS; 3-1 O/U.

Trinity has covered in 6 of last 7 vs Hamilton.

Hamilton overs have hit in 3 of 4 games this season.

Game Odds

Trinity (CT) Bantams       – 21

Hamilton Continentals  47.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025