Merrimack College football opened its schedule with Division 1 behemoths Air Force, UConn and Bucknell University.

“Coach Dakosty has been a true steward of Colgate University during his 20-plus years at this institution as a student-athlete and coach,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Yariv Amir said.

Bucknell Bison (16-13, 11-7 Patriot) at Colgate Raiders (23-8, 13-5 Patriot) Hamilton, New York; Monday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Colgate plays in the Patriot Tournament against Bucknell.