The conference play kicks off Saturday at 12:00 pm with all eight ECFC teams in action.
Defending champion Mount Ida (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) hosts perennial contender Galladuet (3-0, 0-0 ECFC) in Newton, Mass at noon. The Bison bring a strong ground game to Massachusetts, averaging 353 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns a game. The Mustangs will couner with the league's second best passing attack led by quarterback Jawad Yatim and his 170 yards passing.
Husson (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) welcomes Castleton (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) and their air attack with kickoff at 12:30 pm. The Spartans average 324 yards per game through the air but have found the endzone just three times.
Conference rushing leader Robert Small leads Anna Maria (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) against host Maritime (0-3, 0-0 ECFC). Small averages 149.7 yards per game on the ground for the AMCATS. The Privateers as a unit average 242.7 good for second in the league.
Norwich (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) begins their march to the title hosting Becker (1-2, 0-0 ECFC) in a 2:00 pm kickoff. In his last performance two weeks ago, Cadet running back Al Georgio exploded for 238 total yards of offense and had a hand in three Norwich touchdowns.
October 5
Gallaudet vs. Mount Ida 12:00 PM
Castleton vs. Husson 12:30 PM
Anna Maria vs. Maritime (N.Y.) 2:00 PM
Becker vs. Norwich 2:00 PM