Trinity Bantams Shut Out Williams Ephs 45-0
The Trinity Bantams secured their largest margin of victory against the Williams Ephs in program history.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Football
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The Trinity Bantams dominated the Williams Ephs with a 45-0 shutout victory on October 3, 2026. The win improved Trinity's current season record to 3-0.
Why it matters
This decisive performance signals a strong start for the team, which remains undefeated while making a significant statement against a historic rival. The event also served as the program's annual Pride Game to benefit the Trevor Project.
Jaxon Carroll tallied 219 passing yards on 10 completions, while Tate Hoffmeister recorded an average of 6.6 yards per carry. Additionally, Lincoln Moore anchored the defense with 7 total tackles.
The players
Trinity Bantams
The Trinity Bantams are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Trinity College in Hartford.
Williams Ephs
The Williams Ephs are the athletic teams representing Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.
The details
Trinity's offense relied on a 68-yard scoring drive early in the game, supported by a 47-yard field goal from Max Wallace. The defense contributed heavily to the shutout, featuring a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown by Bryce Ferrell and a second interception return for a score by Joshua Stahl in the fourth quarter.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: The Trinity Bantams defeated the Williams Ephs.
Season Trajectory
This shutout victory cements Trinity's status as an early-season powerhouse at 3-0. The result shifts the team's standing in the conference and sets a new historical benchmark for the long-standing rivalry with Williams.
The 45-0 scoreline significantly boosts Trinity's point differential, a metric often used in tie-breaking scenarios for postseason play. The defensive scoring via two interception returns suggests high efficiency for the team's secondary unit moving forward.
The takeaway
The Bantams demonstrated total command on both sides of the ball in this historic shutout. Fans should monitor how this level of defensive efficiency translates against upcoming opponents during the remainder of the season.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Trinitytripod.
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