Football preview: Bobcats welcome Trinity to Garcelon Field for home opener

LEWISTON, Maine — Coming off a defensive battle with Amherst, the Bates football team welcomes perennial NESCAC power Trinity to Garcelon Field on Saturday for the Bobcats’ 2026 home opener, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Bates (0-1 NESCAC) held Amherst to only 248 yards of total offense last week, while Trinity (1-0 NESCAC) racked up 473 yards of total offense in a 34-14 win over Colby. THE PARTICULARS: What: Bates (0-1) vs. Trinity (1-0) When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. Where: Lewiston, Maine | Garcelon Field Live Coverage: Video | Stats All-Time Series: Trinity leads 43-7 Last Meeting: Trinity…