colby mules Archives - Centralmaine.com

Some small Maine college football programs can finally join the playoff party. It’s about time.

Starting in 2026, NESCAC teams — including Colby, Bates and Bowdoin — will be allowed to accept invitations to the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Dorm living and a week of intense football focus provides a taste of training at the next level.

Rutigliano, a former assistant at NCAA Division I schools Belmont and Lipscomb, is the Mules’ third head coach in 55 years.

The Mules have reached the NCAA Division III Final Four for the first time in a bid to win the program’s first national championship.

by Staff report May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

Seven different players score for the Mules, who will face three-time defending national champion Middlebury in the semifinals Friday.

Strahorn, who replaced the legendary Dick Whitmore, went 179-150 over 14 seasons.

With two wins this weekend on their home turf, the Mules would finally break through.

The conference, which includes Colby, Bates, Bowdoin, is ending its ban on teams competing in the NCAA playoffs.

Dexter, 61, was head baseball coach from 1992-2006 and a football assistant coach since 1989.

Colby linebacker Julian Young and Portland High grad Nathan Kapongo earn tryouts with the Ravens and Chiefs, respectively.