WATERVILLE, Maine — Colby Football delivered a strong performance against undefeated Amherst College on Saturday afternoon at Harold Alfond Stadium, holding the lead for much of the contest before falling 21-15 in the final seconds.
The Mules opened the game with an impressive defensive effort, keeping Amherst scoreless throughout the first quarter. Avi Gotshalk put Colby on the board with a 42-yard field goal before Nicholas Cox recorded a safety to extend the lead to 5-0.
Colby's offense continued to build momentum in the second quarter as quarterback Jagger Matera connected with Jack Nye for a 12 yard touchdown. Gotshalk added a 22 yard field goal as time expired in the half, sending the Mules into the break with a 15-7 advantage.
Matera finished with 224 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 18 of 29 attempts without an interception. Nye led the receiving corps with an outstanding eight receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown, including a 57 yard reception on Colby's final possession. Antone Moreis contributed 49 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Colby's defense held Amherst scoreless through the third quarter, but the Mammoths rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with just 25 seconds remaining.
Despite the result, the Mules demonstrated resilience against an unbeaten conference opponent, highlighted by strong defensive play and an impressive passing attack. Colby returns to face Hamilton on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at noon in Clinton, New York, at Hamilton's Steuben Field.
