BANGOR, Maine (11/7/2026) - Nichols College football dropped a 42-14 decision at Husson University on Saturday afternoon inside the Dr. John W. Winkin Sports Complex.
The Bison (2-7, 2-4 CNE) trailed 21-0 at halftime before putting together a pair of explosive scoring plays early in the third quarter to cut into the deficit.
Nichols got on the board just 2:20 into the second half when quarterback
Will Migliaccio connected with
Kahlil Talley for a 62-yard touchdown reception. After the Bison defense forced a turnover on downs, the duo struck again, this time for a 59-yard touchdown with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter.
Jace McCarron converted both extra points to bring Nichols within seven, 21-14.
Husson (4-5, 4-2 CNE) responded with back-to-back touchdowns of its own to regain control. Brett Davis rushed for a 13-yard score before Daniel Ruiz Cantu added a one-yard touchdown run to extend the Eagles' advantage to 35-14. The Eagles added one more touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Jordan Espo to account for the final margin.
Migliaccio finished 21-of-39 through the air for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Talley led all receivers with five catches for 166 yards and both of Nichols' scores.
Skyler Burgess added four receptions for 31 yards, while
Joseph Allen contributed 20 rushing yards on eight carries and caught three passes for 28 yards. Defensively,
Anthony Shorter paced the Bison with 11 total tackles (six solo), while
Mike Orvil and
Jonathan Ferrara each intercepted a pass. Husson finished with 389 yards of total offense, including 321 on the ground.
Nichols closes out its 2026 season next Saturday, November 14
th against Western New England University (5-4, 4-2 CNE), with the program celebrating its Senior Day prior to game start.
