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Moreover, in 2003, the Amherst-Williams rivalry earned its place of distinction when it was included in ESPN's Page 2 bracket, celebrating the best college football rivalries. [5] On November 11, 2017, another memorable chapter was added to the rivalry's annals, as Williams College defeated Amherst in a game held in Williamstown.
Following the game, Williams was recognized as the AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Week. [7] The following week, in Texas Tech's 39–33 victory over Texas, Williams was also asked to kick field goals, making two and having one blocked. [8] In 2009, Williams made a career long 43-yard Field Goal against Baylor University in a 20-13 victory.
The field of thick sod was susceptible to intermittent muddy conditions. Former Williams College football coach, Dick Farley, reflecting on Weston's history recalled a memorable game in 1995. The Williams versus Amherst game, televised by ESPN, was played in a quagmire; neither side was able to achieve significant yardage resulting in a 0–0 tie.
The Rebels (10-2, 6-1 MW) will face Boise State, ranked No. 11 in the AP and CFP polls, on Friday for the conference title and the Group of Five's spot in the College Football Playoff.
The team's annual rivalry game against Amherst is known as the Biggest Little Game In America. It is traditionally the final game of each season. The 2007 game between Williams and Amherst, won by Williams 20–0, hosted College GameDay at Weston Field. [6] As of the end of the 2013 season, Williams leads the all-time series 71–52–5. [7]
Georgia scored 19 straight points after Alabama had gone up 33-15 with 1:23 to go in the third quarter. That Crimson Tide field goal was set up by another improbable catch by the 17-year-old Williams.
Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo hit the longest college football field goal in years at the end of the first half on Saturday. ... Temple came back to win the game 45-29 with 28 second-half points ...
The field hosted its first football game in November 1883. [172] It has a seated capacity of 10,000 spectators, with additional standing room. In November 1989, the Division III New England football single-game attendance record was set at Weston, when 13,671 spectators attended Williams's 17–14 victory over Amherst. [171] In 2007, the field ...