How to pick your NESCAC football team with new auto-bid to DIII playoffs
One of the biggest signs that college football is around the corner? An increased workload from Bill Connelly at ESPN, one of the best college football voices — or sports voices, generally — in the business. Connelly wrote a fascinating piece recently for ESPN titled “Your guide to getting the most fun out of college […]
When choosing a NESCAC football team to follow in 2026, consider the increased workload from ESPN analyst Bill Connelly, who advocates for smaller-school football. Connelly's insights focus on smaller-school teams and NESCAC's recent addition to the Division III playoffs. NESCAC, the New England Small College Athletic Conference, features a rich history of rivalries, particularly between Amherst, Williams, and Wesleyan known as the "Biggest Little Game in America."
The Little Three and Maine's Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby also boast long-standing rivalries. Pick a team close to you, or follow one with strong rivalries, such as Wesleyan in the NESCAC.
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